Foreign Minister’s Address at CIISS, Beijing

Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi addressed a large gathering of Chinese scholars and researchers at the China Institute for International Strategic Studies (CIISS) in Beijing today.

Addressing the scholars and researchers, he highlighted the recent developments in South Asia and Pakistan’s efforts to defuse the tensions. The Foreign Minister stressed the need for a meaningful dialogue between neighboring countries to ensure peace. Commenting on Pakistan-China relations, he termed this all-weather relationship as an anchor for regional stability.

Established in 1979 as a non-profit academic organization, CIISS is one of the most prestigious think tanks of China for its distinctive historical background, diversified multi-domain teams of experts, academic quality and policy influence.

The Foreign Minister also met with the leadership of CIISS, led by Vice Chairman, Maj Gen (R) Gong Xianfu.

Islamabad

18th March 2019

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