Qureshi urges UK to play its role in peaceful resolution of J and K dispute.

ISLAMABAD -- Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephonic conversation with British Foreign Secretary Rt. Hon. Dominic Raab on Wednesday. A wide range of regional and bilateral issues of mutual interest were discussed.

Foreign Minister Qureshi briefed the British Foreign Secretary on the evolving security situation of the region and shared Pakistan's concerns with regard to the latest developments in the Middle East/Gulf region, which carried serious implications for the peace and security as well as world economy. The Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of maximum restraint and steps for de-escalation by all sides. He also apprised of Pakistan's efforts to defuse tensions in the region through active diplomatic engagement with relevant parties.

The Foreign Minister also highlighted grave human rights and humanitarian situation in IoJ and K, and urged UK to play its role in peaceful resolution of the Jammu and...

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