Pakistan FM meets his Japanese counterpart

Pakistan Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mehmood Qureshi met Japan’s FM Mr Motegi Toshimitsu on the sidelines of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Both sides had words on bilateral relations, the situation in Afghanistan and other issues of mutual interest.

?? FM @SMQureshiPTI met ?? FM @moteging on sidelines of #UNGA. The two FMs exchanged views on bilateral relations between #Pakistan and #Japan as well as in other issues of mutual interest including #Afghanistan.
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— Spokesperson ?? MoFA (@ForeignOfficePk) September 24, 2021

“Establishing lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan is important for the region,” says Shah Mehmood Qureshi.

Qureshi noted that Pakistan considers Japan a reliable development partner.

Pleased to meet Japanese FM @moteging on sidelines of #UNGA. Pakistan has through history looked to Japan as a country in Asia who’s economic success and model is one to emulate. We look forward to strengthening our bonds across all areas of bilateral cooperation. ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/LISEsc4eJN

— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) September 24, 2021

“Pakistan attaches great importance to its political and economic relations with Japan.”