Bishkek; Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi along with the foreign ministers of SCO held a meeting with Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov in Bishkek.
The Kyrgyz President welcomed the foreign ministers and said it is a matter of pride for us to host the meeting.
The Foreign Ministers thanked the Kyrgyz president for making excellent arrangements.
Mr. Shah Mahmood Qureshi met with H.E. Mr. Chingiz AIdarbekov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek and discussed the bilateral relations besides issues of mutual interest. He is in the Kyrgyz Capital to attend the two-day meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Countries.
During the meeting, the Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic welcomed H.E. Mr. Shah Mahmood Qureshi on his arrival in Bishkek. The two Foreign Ministers expressed satisfaction over the growing cooperation between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan. They agreed to extend the volume of Pak-Kyrgyz bilateral trade to US$ 10 million.
H.E. Mr. Shah Mahmood Qureshi felicitated the Kyrgyz foreign minister on successfully arranging the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called for collective efforts amongst the SCO member countries to meet the present day challenges and to achieve sustainable development.
He was addressing two-day SCO Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
The Foreign Minister said the SCO serves as an important platform for links amongst the regional countries. He said Pakistan is determined to implement the Charter of the SCO.
Referring to the geo strategic location of Pakistan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Project will help further promote links in the region.
Condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, the foreign minister stressed the need for addressing root causes of the curse. He said Pakistan is amongst the few countries which successfully countered terrorism.
The Foreign Minister said Pakistan is ready to share its experience and expertise with the SCO friends to deal with terrorism.
On Afghanistan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said it is a matter of satisfaction that the Afghan peace process has started. He said Pakistan will continue to facilitate the Afghan peace process owned and led by its own people.
The Foreign Minister said conflict resolution is important for peace and stability in the South Asian region. He said Pakistan has given the message of peace by opening the Kartarpur Corridor for the Sikh community.
He said we have practically reinforced the Shanghai spirit through Kartarpur corridor.
