​Recalling his recent visit to Iraq, FM Qureshi underscored the importance of further strengthening the current momentum of high-level exchanges to augment bilateral cooperation. To strengthen institutional efforts, the two sides agreed on the early convening of the 9th session of the Pakistan-Iraq Joint Ministerial Commission. ​The matters pertaining to Pakistani pilgrims visiting Iraq and people-to-people contacts also came under discussion. ​Highlighting the shifting focus of Pakistan from geo-politics to geo-economics, Foreign Minister Qureshi stressed the importance of expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation through enhanced connectivity and closer business-to-business and people-to-people linkages. He highlighted the potential in promoting tourism, scientific and educational collaboration, as well as cooperation in food security and oil sectors.

Source: The Nation August 11, 2021 12:56 UTC