Pak FM Qureshi visits Qatar to discuss Afghan peace process

Press Trust of India  |  Islamabad 

Pakistan's on Sunday travelled to Qatar, where he discussed the Afghan peace process and issues of mutual interest.

"The also briefed the Qatari leadership on recent developments concerning peace in Afghanistan," said the FO.

has been hosting the Taliban's political office since 2012, which makes a key in any move to bring peace in war-torn

On the Afghan peace process, Qureshi said that had decided on "regional outreach" and on taking important allies into confidence, as well as exchanging views with them about the regional situation and the Afghan issue, Dawn reported.

He said had played a role in Afghan peace and reconciliation process in the past and it was therefore important to get their opinion on the matter.

Last week, the foreign minister had travelled to Kabul, Tehran, and in connection with the Afghan peace process.

In a video shared by the ruling Tehreek-i-Insaf party on Twitter, Qureshi spoke about the relationship between and Qatar, where a large Pakistani community resides.

Qureshi expressed satisfaction on opening of Visa Centers in Pakistan adding that it would fast track recruitment process for 100,000 Pakistani workers by He offered services of professional Pakistani workforce for World Cup in Qatar. Qatar is already home to 140,000-strong Pakistani diaspora.

(This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

First Published: Sun, December 30 2018. 22:50 IST