Pakistan stresses dialogue on Kashmir and Gaza

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi represented Pakistan at the 31st ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting held in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

During the meeting, Qazi highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, security, and cooperation, and emphasized the country’s strong ties with ASEAN and its member states. He commended ASEAN’s role in promoting regional integration and prosperity and advocated for dialogue and inclusiveness in addressing various regional conflicts rather than bloc politics.

Qazi specifically drew attention to the situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, calling for the dispute’s resolution in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. He also shared Pakistan’s perspectives on other regional issues, including the situations in Gaza and Afghanistan.

On the sidelines of the ARF Ministerial Meeting, Qazi held discussions with Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dato’ Astnaah Abdul Aziz; Vice Foreign Minister of China, Sun Weidong; and Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Amran Mohamed Zin.

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