FM Qureshi arrives in Spain on three-day visit

Madrid: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrived to Spain on a three day visit following the invitation of his Spanish counterpart José Manuel Albares Bueno. 

As per details, Pakistan’s ambassador to Spain Shujaat Rathore and officials of the Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the minister.

Besides meeting , Foreign Minister Qureshi will hold meetings with other Ministers and Members of the Spanish Parliament.

In 2021, Pakistan and Spain celebrated the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

Romania and Spain are important partners of Pakistan, both bilaterally and in the context of the European Union. 

The Foreign Minister’s visit will give further impetus to the growing cooperation with these two friendly countries.

Upon meeting, Foreign Minister said that Pakistan desires meaningful partnership with member countries of the European Union, including Spain.

He expressed these views during a banquet he had hosted in honor of think tanks at Pakistan House in Madrid.

The Foreign Minister said the government, under its policy of economic diplomacy, is trying to attract the world's attention towards Pakistan's rising market of 200 million population and the investment and trade opportunities in the country.

He said peace in Afghanistan would promote regional linkages which would prove helpful in achieving our economic targets.