Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday called on President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in Ashgabat to discuss the Afghan situation and bilateral relations.
In his remarks, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan values its relations with Turkmenistan.
He said Pakistan is determined to further strengthen its economic relations with Turkmenistan through different projects such as TAPI.
The FM also apprised the President of Turkmenistan about Pakistan's viewpoint regarding unfolding situation in Afghanistan.
Foreign Minister said Pakistan considers peace and stability in Afghanistan important for promotion of trade and connectivity in the region. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow commended Pakistan's efforts for a coordinated approach on Afghanistan.
Earlier, FM Qureshi had met his Tajik counterpart in Dushanbe. Both the foreign ministers had reviewed the latest developments in Afghanistan and agreed to remain in close contact.