Pakistan's visiting Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Sunday his country supports the security and stability of the region.
During a press conference held on the sidelines of his two-day visit to Kuwait, Qureshi praised the role played by Kuwait in supporting and promoting peace in the region, adding that it is a key player in its stability.
He pointed to the excellence and wisdom of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, noting that he is the driving force of stability in the region because of his skill and experience.
He added that he has already met with Kuwaiti ministers of interior and foreign affairs and discussed the problem of visas for Pakistani citizens, pointing out that they agreed to overcome the difficulties in this subject.
The minister stressed that his country supports security and stability in the region through the special relations it has with all countries.
"We do not wish for war, this region has seen a lot of wars and tragedies," he added.
Regarding his country's commitment to the oil sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran, the minister stressed that Pakistan's import of Iranian oil is not much and that his country will abide by sanctions if recognized by the international community.
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