President of the Arab Parliament Adel Abdul Rahman Al Asoomi hailed Pakistan for its role played in Muslim causes, the Foreign Office said in a statement issued on Monday.
Arab Parliament delegation led by Al Asoomi called on Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday. The Foreign Minister extended a warm welcome to the visiting delegation, according to the statement.
“This is the first-ever visit of a delegation from the Arab Parliament,” the Foreign Office said in the statement.
The President of the Arab Parliament thanked the Foreign Minister for receiving the delegation. He appreciated the role Pakistan has played for the Muslim causes and stressed the need for establishing more parliamentary linkages for a better understanding of the issues.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on key issues related to the Muslim Ummah.
“The shared bonds of faith, culture, and common aspirations generated natural affinity between the peoples of Pakistan and the Arab world,” said Qureshi.
The Pakistan foreign minister informed the delegation about the “serious human rights situation” in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He stressed the importance of peaceful resolution of the Jammu & Kashmir dispute in line with the resolutions of the UN Security Council and according to the wishes of the Kashmiri people.
He also reiterated Pakistan’s stance on the Palestine issue and highlighted the need for a solution in accordance with UNSC and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) resolutions. He also “stressed the importance of peace and stability in the Middle East for Pakistan”.
“Pakistan”, he said, “Wanted peace in the Middle East, and as a founding member of the OIC, it was committed to playing a positive role to unite the international community.”
During the meeting, the two sides underscored the need for a collective approach by the Muslim Ummah to help resolve political, social, and other issues confronting the Muslim world.