FM Qureshi urges world for collective actions against COVID-19

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi urged the global community to make joint struggle against coronavirus pandemic.

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi  stated this while talking to journalists on the evening  of handing over safety kits to Pakistan Medical Association in fight against coronavirus in Multan.

The Foreign Minister said the developing countries are fighting on two fronts, one against COVID-19 and second against hunger. The pandemic COVID-19 not only affected the developing countries but also the developed countries.

He also lauded efforts of Foreign Office staff who donated over 10 million rupees in Prime Minister special fund.

He said Pakistan Foreign Office Women Association donated 1000 N95 masks, protective kits, gloves and shields for doctors of Multan.

To a question on Pakistanis stranded in different countries, Foreign Minister said quarantine facilities enhanced and the process to bring back stranded Pakistanis from different countries will continued.

Foreign Minister also informed that he had contacted with almost 30 foreign ministers of different countries and discussed different issues and COVID-19.

He thanked UN Secretary General for paying focus on Prime Minister Imran Khan appeal for restructuring of loans of developing countries and extending support towards the cause.