Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Poland Zbigniew Rau.
The two sides exchanged views on Pakistan-Poland relations as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Recalling his earlier phone conversation with the Polish Foreign Minister last September, the Foreign Minister stated that Pakistan has close ties with Poland and remained committed to further enhance them across all areas of mutual benefit.
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressed Pakistan’s serious concern and underscored Pakistan’s belief that disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
The Foreign Minister noted that Prime Minister Imran Khan in his recent visit to Moscow has regretted the situation and has hoped that diplomacy could avert a military conflict.
The Prime Minister had further stated that conflict is not in anyone’s interest, and that the developing countries were always hit the hardest economically.
He reiterated Pakistan’s strong emphasis on de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy.
He highly appreciated the Polish side for receiving Pakistani students and community being evacuated from Ukraine.
The Polish Foreign Minister assured of Poland’s full support and facilitation in the evacuation process.
Source: Radio Pakistan