ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, yesterday called for a concerted international effort, to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan.
Speaking at the 28th ASEAN Regional Forum held online, Qureshi stressed developing a vaccine that is accessible to all as a global public good, the foreign ministry said, in a statement.
Talking about the stance of his country, on the politicising of COVID-19 by some countries, the foreign minister said that, Pakistan remains opposed to any politicisation of the issue.
He said that Pakistan has made progress in the field of counter-terrorism.
He also underscored that, “a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was central to regional peace. Highlighting Pakistan’s contributions, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support for “an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process.”– NNN-APP
