FM Qureshi, UAE counterpart discuss situation arising after Pulwama attack

 

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday called on his United Arab Emirates (UAE) counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss the evolving regional and international situation.

According to a press release by the Foreign Office, FM Qureshi said he was looking forward to his upcoming visit to UAE for the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting (CFM).

Briefing the UAE foreign minister on the situation arising after Pulwama incident, Qureshi stressed that in spite of baseless Indian allegations and the aggressive rhetoric emanating from India, in a spirit of constructive engagement Pakistan has offered cooperation in investigating the incident.

He added, Pakistan has asked India to share any actionable evidence in this regard. “Pakistan desires a peaceful neighbourhood, but would retaliate against any Indian adventurism,” the foreign minister added.

Appreciating Pakistan's position, the UAE foreign minister stated that he was looking forward to meeting the FM Qureshi at the OIC CFM.