ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Additional Foreign Secretary (Middle East), Ambassador Shehryar Akbar Khan has reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued support for the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Syria.
He made the remarks during a meeting with the Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, in Damascus on Monday, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry.
“The two sides discussed areas of bilateral cooperation with the view to enhancing engagement in various fields of mutual interest,” it said.
The statement said the meeting underscored the longstanding and friendly ties between Pakistan and Syria.
Ambassador Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued support for the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Syria, and conveyed Pakistan’s readiness to deepen cooperation at bilateral and multilateral forums.
Pakistan delegation led by Additional Foreign Secretary (Middle East), Ambassador Shehryar Akbar Khan, called on Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, in Damascus today.
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Both sides agreed to increase the frequency of bilateral exchanges to explore possibilities of further strengthening the relations.
Pakistan last month also welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria, describing the decision as a “pivotal step” toward regional stability and the country’s economic recovery.
The foreign office said Islamabad supports a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned resolution and remains steadfast in its support for the country’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
