Aug 26, 2021:FM Qureshi arrived in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on Thursday to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.

FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday discussed with his Tajik and Uzbek counterparts the current situation in Afghanistan as part of Pakistan’s consultation process with regional countries.

Shortly after taking off from Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to the Uzbek capital, Shah Mehmood Qureshi met with Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov, where he met with Foreign Minister Sirajuddin Muhaddin before meeting with President Emomali Rakhmon. Qureshi embarked on a four-nation regional tour that will also take him to Turkmenistan and Iran.

Officials said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s regional diplomatic initiative was aimed at adopting a common position on the Afghan situation.

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

FM Qureshi was received by the Pakistani ambassador to Turkmenistan and Foreign Ministry officials.

During his visit, FM Qureshi will meet with Turkeministan President Qurban Ali and other officials. The meetings will focus on the current situation in Afghanistan and issues of mutual interest.

Earlier, FM Qureshi met with his Tajik counterpart in Dushanbe.

The two Foreign Ministers reviewed the latest developments in Afghanistan and agreed to stay in close touch.

In his talks with Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Kamilov in Tashkent, FM Qureshi underscored that the neighbours of Afghanistan should coordinate closely on the situation in Afghanistan, stressing peace in the war-torn country would bring stability to the region and promote trade.

The two foreign ministers agreed to continue consultations to advance shared objectives of a peaceful, prosperous and connected region. They also agreed that in view of recent frequent high-level exchanges, bilateral relations had transformed into a strategic partnership.

Meanwhile, FM Qureshi also briefed his Tajik counterpart on Pakistan’s policy in support of a comprehensive political solution in Afghanistan. He hoped that Afghan leaders would find a workable solution. He also stressed the importance of continued international engagement as a shared responsibility.

Sirojiddin Mohrideen praised Pakistan’s move to reach out to Afghanistan’s neighbors for a coherent approach. During the meeting, the two Foreign Ministers welcomed the ongoing high-level talks which further strengthened the bilateral relations and commonalities on issues of mutual interest.

The two Foreign Ministers reviewed the latest developments in Afghanistan and agreed to stay in close touch.

FM Qureshi also met with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe to discuss the latest situation in Afghanistan.

The president told the visiting foreign minister that Tajikistan would not recognize an Afghan government that did not join and represented all its ethnic groups, Rehmon’s office said in a statement.

“Tajikistan will not recognize any other government that will be established in this country through oppression and without taking into account the position of all the people of Afghanistan, especially all its ethnic minorities,” Rahmon said.

According to Rahmon, the Taliban may fail to fulfil their promise of inclusivity. “Facts clearly show that the Taliban are reneging on their earlier promises to form an interim government with broad participation of the country’s other political forces and are preparing to create an Islamic emirate.”

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