Peace In Afghanistan Shared Responsibility Of All Stakeholders: FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD (Pakistan Point News / NNI - 24th February, 2019) Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that bringing peace in war-torn country of Afghanistan is not sole responsibility of Pakistan, but it is a shared responsibility of all the stakeholders.In an interview with a private television channel, the Foreign Minister said all the stakeholders including the United States, Afghan government and other regional players would have to play their due role to establish a durable peace in Afghanistan.

Replying to a question, Shah Mahmood Qureshi categorically said there is no policy shift towards China as China is a trustworthy friendly country of Pakistan and bilateral understanding with Beijing had further improved in the recent days.Responding to another question, the Foreign Minister said Special Economic Zones being established in Pakistan are open to all countries including Saudi Arabia, Malaysia or even the United States for investment.About Palestine issues, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said in order to achieve a durable peace in the middle East, the Palestine issue would have to be resolved. NNI