Pakistan offers facilitating role to de-escalate Russia-Ukraine conflict

Pakistan offers facilitating role to de-escalate Russia-Ukraine conflict

Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday held a telephonic conversation with European Council President Charles Michel and discussed Russia-Ukraine conflict.

“Earlier today I spoke with EU Council President Charles Michel about the Ukraine situation. Shared concern over continued military conflict, highlighted its adverse economic impact on developing countries, stressed urgent need for ceasefire and de-escalation,” PM Imran said in a series of tweet.

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“I emphasised the importance of humanitarian relief and reiterated call for a solution through dialogue and diplomacy,” the premier stated and added, “We agreed that countries like Pakistan could play a facilitating role in this endeavour. I look forward to close engagement to promote shared objectives.”

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Later, an official statement issued by the PM Office said the premier received a telephone call from President of the EU Charles Michel.

“President Charles Michel conveyed condolences over the loss of precious lives in terrorist attack on a mosque in Peshawar on March 4, 2022,” it added.