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ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday has reached Mashhad following the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan to defuse Middle East tensions between Iranian regime and the U.S.
The foreign minister was received by deputy Governor of Khorasan Razavi on his arrival.
Mr Qureshi will hold talks with his counterparts in Iran and Saudi Arabia to convey Pakistan s desire to help in de-escalating the situation.
During his visit to Tehran, the foreign minister will meet Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif to exchange views on the evolving situation in the region.
Tomorrow, he will visit Riyadh to hold talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and exchange views regarding regional peace and stability.
The recent developments seriously endanger peace and security in an already volatile region and underscore the need for immediate and collective efforts for a peaceful resolution.
During these visits, Mr Qureshi will share Pakistan’s perspective on the current situation by stressing the imperative of avoiding any conflict.
He will convey Pakistan’s readiness to support all efforts that facilitate resolution of differences and disputes through political and diplomatic means.
Earlier, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in a telephonic conversation with Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday extended condolences on the Quetta mosque blast, and praised Pakistan’s effort for de-escalating tensions in the region.
Turkish FM expressed grief on the terror attack in the provincial capital of Balochistan which claimed many innocent lives. He condemned the loss of valuable lives and expressed solidarity of Turkey with Pakistan on this tragic incident.
The two Foreign Ministers also exchanged views on the regional situation, with a particular focus on recent developments in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, Mevlut also ensured full support of Turkey to Pakistan on establishing peace in the region following the killing of the Iranian top military commander, Qasem Soleimani, by the US. He appreciated Pakistan‘s endeavours and expressed Turkey‘s support to all efforts for promoting peace and stability in Mideast.
Qureshi also apprised his counterpart of his upcoming tours of Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Similarly, Turkish FM briefed his Pakistani counterpart on his recent visit to Iraq during which the situation in the region was discussed.
SOURCE: http://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/527496-Qureshi-to-leave-for-Iran-amid-Mideast-escalating-tensions