Danish FM offers his condolences on loss of precious lives in terrorist attack on PSE.

ISLAMABAD -- Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a Video Conference with Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod of Denmark on Thursday. Covid-19 pandemic, regional situation and other matters of mutual interest came under discussion.

At the outset, the Danish Foreign Minister offered his condolences on the loss of precious lives in the terrorist attack on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE). The Foreign Minister thanked the Danish Foreign Minister and shared Pakistan's concerns on externally sponsored and financed terrorism against Pakistan.

The Foreign Minister briefed the Danish Foreign Minister on the measures being taken by the government of Pakistan to contain the pathogen while safeguarding lives and livelihoods. Foreign Minister Qureshi further commended Denmark's deft handling of the crisis, which had made it the leader in Europe in opening up following lockdowns in the aftermath of the Pandemic. The Foreign Minister expressed hope that Pakistani nationals will not be subjected to any restrictions or discrimination as and when travel restrictions are relaxed by Denmark.

The two Ministers exchanged views about the socio-economic ramifications of the Pandemic. The Foreign Minister apprised his Danish counterpart of Prime Minister Imran Khan's 'Global Initiative on Debt Relief' for developing countries. He underscored that coordinated and comprehensive actions were essential to create fiscal space needed by the developing world to deal with the socio-economic impact of Covid-19, and hoped that Denmark would support the Initiative.

The Foreign Minister conveyed concern on temporary suspension of PIA flights into Denmark as a follow up to EASA's decision. He underlined that all necessary steps were being taken by the government to ensure the highest level of flight safety in PIA operations. PIA remained committed to maintaining the highest standards and quality in its operations. The Foreign Minister stressed the...

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