ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan Day provides us an opportunity every year to renew our commitment to making our country a true welfare, progressive and prosperous state.
“Pakistan Resolution truly reflects our deep national and historical aspirations and desires,” he said in his message on the occasion. “On this day, we pay rich tribute to the Father of the Nation and all leaders, elders, martyrs and heroes who rendered great sacrifices for the realisation of our dream.”
He said the day provides an opportunity every year to renew our commitment to making our country a true welfare, progressive and prosperous state.
FM Qureshi reiterated that government’s vision of ‘Naya Pakistan’ is focused on economic security for the wellbeing and welfare of the people. He said the emphasis is shifting from geo-strategic to geo-economics while being fully resolved to protect vital national security interests.
He said rather than partaking in geo-political competition and rivalries, Pakistan is advocating co-existence and win-win cooperation. He said Pakistan is committed to pursue policies that promote peace and stability, development partnerships and connectivity.
He also expressed solidarity and support to Kashmiris in their just struggle for the right to self-determination as enshrined in the relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.
He added that while the coronavirus pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges to the world, it has also offered new opportunities for international solidarity and cooperation.
He maintained that Pakistan continues to underscore the need for greater global collaboration to decisively defeat this menace. “Nations have to go through difficult times, but only with unity they sail through,” he said, adding that Pakistanis have exhibited tremendous responsibility in fighting the pandemic.
“As the virus continues to threaten lives, we cannot afford to overlook the importance of preventive measures. May Allah keep Pakistan and all of mankind safe,” he concluded.
