Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent on Wednesday.
He conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Imran Khan and referring to the Prime Minister’s visit to Tashkent in July 2021, reiterated commitment to enhancing bilateral ties in all areas of mutual interests.
Foreign Minister Qureshi apprised the President of Uzbekistan of the latest situation in Afghanistan and expressed hope that the Afghan leaders would work out an inclusive political solution that would lead to stronger trade and economic ties and strengthen linkages between the people in the region.
Honoured to meet President #ShavkatMirziyoyev in #Uzbekistan. Conveyed warmth of PM @ImranKhanPTI. Discussed situation in #Afghanistan & expressed hope for Afghan leaders to broker inclusive political solution for peace, security & prosperity through stronger trade & eco ties. pic.twitter.com/x1uKNQ635B
— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) August 25, 2021
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President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomed the Foreign Minister and termed relations with Pakistan important.
He remarked that Uzbekistan was keen to develop ties with Pakistan in all areas, particularly in transport and connectivity.
Good to meet FM #AbdulazizKamilov in #Uzbekistan today.
➖ Discussed regional security w/ a focus on #Afghanistan. Emphasised 🇵🇰 support for inclusive political setup
➖ Agreed to continue close coordination for our shared objectives of a peaceful, prosperous & connected region pic.twitter.com/4ZUWYOvCGC— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) August 25, 2021
The Uzbek President concurred that regional connectivity, trade and economy will be further enhanced with the peace in Afghanistan.
He also looked forward to meeting Prime Minister Imran Khan on the sidelines of the forthcoming SCO Summit in Dushanbe next month to discuss issues of mutual interest.
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Foreign Minister Qureshi is visiting neighbours of Afghanistan to discuss the regional situation, particularly the latest situation in Afghanistan and evolve a coordinated approach.
He previously also met with the President and Foreign Minister of Tajikistan to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. Tajikistan has warmly welcomed Pakistan’s efforts and comprehensive plans for stability in the region.
Privileged to meet President #EmomaliRahmon and to convey PM @ImranKhanPTI’s best wishes. Also shared with President Rahmon Pakistan’s perspective on #Afghanistan & our focus on a coordinated approach to realise shared objectives of a peaceful and connected region. 🇵🇰 🤝 🇹🇯 pic.twitter.com/y66E53208v
— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) August 25, 2021
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Pakistan is currently levelling up its engagement with Central Asian states to manifest its geoeconomic tilt as well as to help resolve the geopolitical menaces
Via APP with additional inputs from GVS