ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi met with Iraqi Foreign Minister Dr. Fawad Hussain on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
During the meeting, the two Foreign Ministers reiterated their meetings and important discussions during Foreign Minister Qureshi’s visit to Iraq in May 2021.
Foreign Minister Qureshi highlighted the importance of liberating the visa regime to facilitate Pakistani pilgrims visiting religious sites in Iraq. The two Foreign Ministers also exchanged best practices for promoting religious tourism.
Foreign Minister Qureshi also briefed his counterpart on the latest situation in Afghanistan. Highlighting Pakistan’s enduring interest in a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan, the Foreign Minister emphasized Pakistan’s continued efforts to facilitate the Afghan peace process. He hoped that Afghan parties would seize the opportunity and be willing to compromise on political issues.
The two Foreign Ministers agreed to continue the positive momentum in bilateral relations, including high-level bilateral ties. In this context, Foreign Minister Qureshi reiterated his invitation to his Iraqi counterpart to visit Pakistan. Foreign Minister Hussain replied that he was looking forward to visiting Pakistan in August 2021 to further strengthen bilateral relations.
