ISLAMABAD: Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares will visit Pakistan on Friday (today), ARY News reported.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares will arrive in Pakistan on Friday.
During talks between the two foreign ministers, views will be exchanged on the latest developments in Afghanistan. Bilateral relations will be part of discussions during the delegation-level talks.
The statement read, “Pakistan and Spain enjoy cordial relations, bilaterally as well as in the context of EU and multilateral fora. Spain is the 3rd largest trading partner of Pakistan within the European Union. Spain is home to one of the largest Pakistani diasporas in Europe.”
The visit of FM Albares will help reinforce close cooperation between the two countries to strengthen mutual coordination on regional and international issues.
Earlier on Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani met Prime Minister Imran Khan.
They exchanged views on the evolving situation in Afghanistan and bilateral ties between Pakistan and Qatar.
During the meeting, PM Khan called upon the international community to stand in solidarity with the Afghan people, engage positively, and create incentives to ensure sustainable peace, stability and economic development in Afghanistan.
The premier emphasised that it is vital to stabilise the security situation, prevent a humanitarian crisis, and stabilize the economy. He said Pakistan has and will continue to play its role for the economic uplift, humanitarian relief and assistance to Afghanistan, Radio Pakistan reported.
Highlighting that Pakistan had suffered enormously due to protracted conflict in Afghanistan, PM Imran Khan underscored the importance of a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan for Pakistan and the region.
The premier lauded Qatar’s role in support of the Afghan peace process.
The Qatari leader acknowledged Pakistan’s important role as well as efforts for regional peace and stability.
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