Telephone Call by Foreign Minister of Turkey to Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu called Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on telephone today and condoled the loss of precious lives in the terrorist incident in Quetta on 10 January 2020. Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu condemned the terrorist act and expressed solidarity with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism.
The two Foreign Ministers also exchanged views on the regional situation, with a particular focus on recent developments in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu shared his assessment of the situation following his latest visit to Iraq. Foreign Minister Qureshi informed Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu of his upcoming visits to Iran and Saudi Arabia for consultations with a view to reducing tensions and supporting efforts for the preservation of peace in the region.
Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu appreciated Pakistan’s endeavours and expressed Turkey’s support to all efforts for promoting peace and stability in the region.
Islamabad
11 January 2020