ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said he would represent Pakistan at the 9th Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process (HoA-IP) Ministerial Conference held in Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe participated by 15 countries of the region, 16 supporting States and 12 regional and international organizations.
In a video statement prior his departure, he said he would highlight Pakistan’s role in Afghan peace and the future strategy to contribute to sustainable stability of the country.
He expressed hope that Pakistan’s role towards peace in Afghanistan would be acknowledged.
The foreign minister said he would also hold meeting with his counterparts including Turkey, Iran, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.The ministerial meeting will be preceded by Senior Officials Meeting on March 29. The theme of the Conference is “Strengthening Consensus for Peace and Development.”
During the conference, the foreign minister will deliver a statement highlighting Pakistan’s positive contributions to the Afghan peace process and its support for Afghanistan’s development and connectivity within the regional framework.
On the sidelines of the conference, the foreign minister will hold consultations with key regional and international partners.
