ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has urged Denmark to support Prime Minister’s debt relief initiative for the developing countries amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
According to a press release issued by the Foreign Ministry, FM Qureshi held a video conference with Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod of Denmark today (Thursday).
Matters pertaining to COVID-19 pandemic, regional situation, bilateral trade, investment relations, and cooperation in green technologies came under discussion.
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 creating fiscal space needed by the developing world to deal with the socio-economic impact of Covid-19.
FM Qureshi also briefed the Danish Foreign Minister on the measures being taken by Pakistan to contain the pandemic while safeguarding lives and livelihoods.
He 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 Foreign Minister conveyed concern on the 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.
FM Qureshi shared deep concern over continuing lockdown in IoK as well as the intensification of the military crackdown and extra-judicial killings by Indian occupation forces.
The two Foreign Ministers also discussed the situation in Afghanistan in the context of recent developments. The Foreign Minister highlighted Pakistan’s positive contribution to the U.S.-Taliban direct talks culminating in the Peace Agreement of 29 February 2020.
The Danish Foreign Minister offered his condolences on the loss of precious lives in the terrorist attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The Foreign Minister thanked the Danish Foreign Minister and shared Pakistan’s concerns on externally sponsored and financed terrorism against Pakistan.
The two Foreign Ministers agreed to remain engaged on all matters of mutual interest. Foreign Minister Qureshi invited the Danish Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan, which he accepted.
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