TEHRAN, Oct 27 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and his visiting Pakistani counterpart, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, yesterday conferred about bilateral ties and regional issues, such as Afghanistan.
The meeting took place ahead of a ministerial meeting of Afghanistan’s neighbours, in the capital, Tehran today.
At a joint press conference after the meeting, Amir Abdollahian said, “We believe the formation of an inclusive government with the participation of all ethnic groups in Afghanistan is the most important political strategy for all of us.”
For his part, Qureshi said that, “the people of Afghanistan deserve peace and tranquility.”
“For four decades, they (Afghans) have suffered. We are the neighbours of Afghanistan, putting hands together, giving the very clear message to Afghans that we as neighbours stand by you in these difficult times,” Qureshi noted.
Qureshi also expressed his country’s commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with Iran in all areas, adding that, Pakistan considers Iran a close neighbour and important country, citing a statement by Pakistan Foreign Ministry.
Amir Abdullahian also reiterated Iran’s full commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Pakistan in all fields.– NNN-IRNA
