Concrete & timely steps required for the return of peace & stability in Afghanistan: Qureshi


ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (SABAH): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said about 437 delegates have so far got themselves registered for the 17th Extra-ordinary meeting of OIC Council of Foreign Minister (CFMs) being held today (Sunday) in Islamabad. He said the OIC moot will be important and historic.

Speaking to the media persons at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Saturday, the Foreign Minister stressed that concrete and timely steps are required for the return of peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi was confident the OIC meeting will be able to build a consensus regarding Afghanistan.

The Foreign Minister said the aim of this conference was to divert the attention of the world community towards the Afghan situation, and progress is being seen on this end.

Responding to a question, the foreign minister said the visiting delegates will also meet him and Prime Minister Imran Khan on the sidelines of the OIC meeting.

Earlier, the Foreign Minister reviewed the arrangements made for the OIC moot. He visited different parts of the parliament house and expressed satisfaction over the arrangements.