FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi meets Italian counterpart

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the both representatives confabulated upon the bilateral affairs and evolving situation in Afghanistan.

On the occasion, FM Qureshi said that Pakistan has a special value for the bilateral relations with Italy, adding that Italy’s efforts for containing the spread of coronavirus are highly exemplary.

The Pakistani FM expressed gratitude to Maio for Italy's support for Pakistan's GSP-Plus status, while the latter congratulated the former on taking the G20 presidency.

FM Qureshi took to Twitter to welcome Maio to Pakistan and said that the visit of the Italian delegation shows the commitment of the two countries towards working together closely for peace, stability, and cooperation.

"Good to welcome FM @luigidimaio to Pakistan. His visit reflects the resolve of the governments of Pakistan and Italy to work closely for peace and stability and to advance our level of our bilateral cooperation," FM Qureshi wrote on Twitter.

➖On #Afghanistan I shared with FM @luigidimaio importance of global community staying engaged w/ Afghan people & to prioritise their humanitarian needs along with ensuring economic stability.
➖ Also shared Pakistan’s clear stance in support of an inclusive political settlement https://t.co/d2hnWY7KhU

— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) September 6, 2021

In the latest Twitter post, FM Qureshi said that Italy and Pakistan have a robust relationship, reinforced by the 150,000-member Pakistani diaspora forming a strong bridge between the two countries.

Bilaterally:
➖Italy & Pakistan have a robust relationship, reinforced by 150,000 Pakistani diaspora forming a strong bridge between the two countries. ➖We agreed to expand our multifaceted cooperation
➖Pakistan appreciates 🇮🇹 support on matters related to GSP Plus and FATF. pic.twitter.com/tKCNCmLSvw

— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) September 6, 2021

The FM wrote in another Twitter post that he and his Italian counterpart shared views on Pakistan’s support of an inclusive political statement in the neighbouring country and the importance of the international community’s engagement with the Afghan people, prioritising their humanitarian needs, and ensuring their economic stability.