MOSCOW: On the last leg of his four-nation visit, Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday called on his Russian counterpart in Moscow.

According to details, Dr. Muhammad Faisal, spokesperson of Foreign Office, reported on his Twitter account regarding the meeting between FM Qureshi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

The two top officials deliberated on the progress of Afghan peace and reconciliation process at a meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow.

The spokesperson further informed that the two sides also discussed bilateral ties and the regional situation.

On the final leg of his tour to regional countries, FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi held discussions with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov @mfa_russia. B/L & Regional situation especially progress on Afghan peace and reconciliation discussed.#Pakforpeace pic.twitter.com/jvjBhRuQbJ — Dr Mohammad Faisal (@ForeignOfficePk) December 26, 2018

Prior to Russia, Qureshi visited Afghanistan, Iran and China as a part of his regional outreach tour. He said all these countries have endorsed Pakistan’s efforts for resolution of Afghan conflict.

Qureshi said he held talks with leaders of Afghanistan, Iran and China and discussed new alliances and developments in Afghanistan and presented Pakistan’s stance over the issue.

Talking to Pakistan’s state news agency in Beijing earlier, the foreign minister said all regional countries have lauded Pakistan’s efforts for peace and reconciliation process in conflict-hit Afghanistan.

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