Pakistan open to dialogue with its neighbors: FM Qureshi

Foreign OfficePakistan open to dialogue with its neighbors: FM Qureshi

NEW YORK: The Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has reiterated that Pakistan is open to dialogue with its regional neighbors in order to come up with peaceful solutions to all outstanding issues.

While addressing a gathering of Pakistani American Community members at the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York, the foreign minister said that Pakistan was among the strongest voices in the International Community to call for an end to Israel’s aggression against innocent Palestinians in Gaza.

Qureshi stressed that the entire Pakistani nation stood in solidarity with their Palestinian brethren at this critical time.

Lauding the important role of diaspora, the foreign minister said that Prime Minister Imran Khan considers the Overseas Pakistanis as great assets who continue to support the Country by way of supporting Pakistan’s interests in the international arena complemented by sending ever rising remittances.

While answering various questions of the Pakistani American Community, the foreign minister lauded them for their contributions in building stronger Pakistan-US ties.

The foreign minister went on to assure them that under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, special emphasis is being laid on ensuring efficient service delivery to the Overseas Pakistanis.

Qureshi also talked about how the government is actively legislating on public service delivery reforms for resident as well as Overseas Pakistani including steps being taken to allow overseas Pakistanis to cast their valuable votes. He further added that the government is vigorously pursuing steps to ensure national food and water security.

The foreign minister also lauded the efforts of the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York for continuing to offer its services to the Pakistani Community within its consular jurisdiction, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event was widely attended by members of the Pakistani American Community.

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