Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Regional Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi with the Foreign Secretary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Sohail Mahmood on the sideline of the 48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC in Islamabad.
Islamabad: Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Regional Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi affirmed that the international conviction was reinforced by the urgent need to achieve a comprehensive and just peaceful settlement of the Palestinian cause.
He expressed Qatar’s aspiration that the decisions of the 48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), would be a qualitative addition to the organisation’s efforts to support the steadfastness of the Palestinian people and achieve their legitimate aspirations.
He said, in the State of Qatar’s statement to the session held in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the period following the last meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Niamey 2020, witnessed an escalation of illegal settlement activities and in the continuing crimes against the Palestinian people, adding that the same period witnessed the heroic steadfastness of the Palestinian people, greater international understanding of their rights, and increasing condemnation of the policies of racial discrimination (apartheid) adopted by Israel.
He affirmed that contributing to the peaceful resolution of conflicts is one of the priorities of the State of Qatar, noting its relentless efforts to achieve this goal in many regional conflicts, including Afghanistan.
He pointed out that there is a great responsibility on the shoulders of the member states of the organisation and members of the international community with regard to Afghanistan, in forefront of which is providing humanitarian aid and contributing to the establishment of peace, security, stability, and development in this ancient country.
The Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Regional Affairs stated that the State of Qatar supported a political solution to the Yemeni crisis, pointing out to the blessed initiative of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) to host Yemeni-Yemeni consultations in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, at the end of this month.
He added that the GCC countries will make every possible effort to reach a peaceful solution to the conflict, hoping that the Yemeni brothers will put the interest of their country and stability in the region at the top of their priorities to end this conflict.
He touched on the developments of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing the need to ensure stability and protect civilians. He reiterated Qatar’s firm position that calls for the need for calm and restraint and to stop any action that would complicate the situation and exacerbate the humanitarian situation and resort to solving this crisis through dialogue between Pakistan and India.
He thanked the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for hosting this session and congratulated it on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the republic.
He commended the efforts of Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Imran Khan in mobilising support for the United Nations General Assembly resolution submitted by Pakistan on behalf of OIC countries, which declared March 15 of each year as International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
The Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Regional Affairs met with Foreign Secretary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Sohail Mahmood, on the sideline of the 48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, in addition to exchanging views on a number of regional issues and topics of common interest, especially the efforts of the State of Qatar to bring peace to Afghanistan, and the importance of delivering humanitarian aid.
Al Khulaifi also met with US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights H E Uzra Zeya.
During the meeting, they reviewed the solid bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the US and ways to support and develop them. Also, they exchanged views on a number of regional issues and topics of common concern, particularly the contributions of the State of Qatar in the humanitarian field.
During the meeting, HE the US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights praised Qatar’s efforts and its active role in evacuations and peace in Afghanistan.
