Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged the world countries to work jointly to meet challenges of climate change, poverty and resolution of conflicts for restoration of peace.
Addressing a ceremony held on the occasion of 50th Foundation Day of Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad today, he stressed the need on dialogue and diplomacy to resolve all outstanding issues.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said Pakistan wants good relations with other countries including China and India.
FM @BBhuttoZardari addressed @ISSIslamabad on its 50th Foundation Day&appreciated its role as 🇵🇰s premier think tank. He shared his vision on Pakistan’s Foreign Policy & expressed his confidence in ISSI’s ability to meaningfully contribute to strategic research & policy analysis. pic.twitter.com/x5JDULGBTM
— Spokesperson 🇵🇰 MoFA (@ForeignOfficePk) June 16, 2023
He said Pakistan is strategic partner of China and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship programme and manifestation of this deep rooted and times tested friendship.
The Foreign Minister urged the United Nations to play its role in resolving Kashmir dispute as per Security Council resolutions and aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
Pakistan’s foreign policy must be imaginative, multi-dimensional, and flexible enough to adapt to the rapidly transforming geopolitical landscape across the globe – FM @BBhuttoZardari at the 50th Foundation Day of @ISSIslamabad pic.twitter.com/vjwgD605Tg
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He said the world powers must take actions against India’s unilateral, brutal, despotic and illegal actions in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK)
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the United Nations and other world powers must play their role for development of Afghanistan.
He also stressed on the interim-Afghan government to respect international laws and engage in negotiations with all stakeholders to restore peace in the country.
Pakistan’s participation despite our bilateral issues, was a strong signal of Pakistan’s commitment to the SCO – FM @BBhuttoZardari at the 50th Foundation Day of @ISSIslamabad pic.twitter.com/jgYOzieZNG
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He said Pakistan has good relations with Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and United Arab Emirates.
Turning to Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Foreign Minister said Pakistan wants peaceful resolution of the issue.
