FM Qureshi highlights contours of vibrant foreign policy in face of evolving global challenges.

ISLAMABAD -- Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Shah Mahmood Qureshi Monday highlighted the importance of a dynamic foreign policy which must capitalize on the complex changes taking place on the world map, possessing immense opportunities and challenges.

Addressing at the graduation ceremony of 39th specialized diplomatic course here, the foreign minister said that contemporary diplomacy had become extremely complex and challenging in the present age.

'This complexity has intensified with the rise of new powers and the resurgence of the old. New alignments are taking place. Asia is becoming pivotal of global politics. The resultant competition between the new and old powerhouses poses challenges for Pakistan's foreign policy,' he added.

A total of 23 officers completed their training at the Foreign Office Service Academy. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood, Director General Foreign Service Academy, Aftab Ahmad Khokhar, officers of the foreign office, former diplomats, the participants of the course and their families also attended the ceremony.

The foreign minister further said that emerging world order also offered immense new opportunities for Pakistan.

He said their diplomats had a heavy responsibility to respond to these development by representing Pakistan in the best possible manner and by protecting their national interests at the international arena.

Felicitating the graduating officers on their successful training, he said Pakistan would continue to be represented in the tradition of excellence.

The diplomats, he said, must understand the opportunities and challenges afforded by evolving global landscape.

He said that they would be the face of Pakistan and would act as the bridge between Pakistan and the international community.

'You all are the future of Pakistan. Always remember that you represent a democratic Pakistan, where we are all accountable to the Pakistani people. Never forget that you are public servants first and foremost. Be prepared to serve the nation to the best of your abilities."

Expressing his full confidence in the Foreign Office to safeguard and promote interests of Pakistan, he told the graduating officers that they had joined the Foreign Ministry, which was the premier institution of Pakistan.

Qureshi said it would be the beginning of a new journey in their...