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Pakistan playing key role in carrying ahead Afghan peace process: FM
May 03, 2019

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi says government is pursuing economic diplomacy for socio-economic development of the country.  

He said this while addressing an investment conference in Islamabad today (Friday).

Shah Mehmood Qureshi said various steps have been taken to create a pro-investment environment, and it is time for entrepreneurs to take advantage of lucrative business opportunities in the country.

Highlighting achievements of PTI government on foreign policy front, Foreign Minister said Pakistan played a key role for peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan.

He said Pakistan took several peace overtures towards India, including opening of Kartarpur corridor and reinvigorated relations with China, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, Malaysia and Iran.

The Minister said concerted efforts are being made to promote tourism, and new visa regime has been introduced to this effect.

Earlier, addressing the conference, Advisor on Finance Hafeez Sheikh said negotiations with IMF are moving ahead in a positive way to provide a platform for macro-economic development in the country.  

He said agreement with IMF will send a positive signal to other international financial institutions as well as countries regarding Pakistan's commitment to fiscal discipline.

The Advisor said the upcoming budget will contain steps to address gaps in current account deficit and fiscal deficit for attaining sustainable economic growth. He said the government's measures have resulted in reduction in imports and increase in exports and remittances.