Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov called on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad today [Saturday] and exchanged views on bilateral relations, regional situation and matters relating to mutual interest.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi thanked his Turkmen counterpart Rasit Meredow for visiting Pakistan to attend extraordinary session of the OIC Foreign Minister Council being held in Pakistan tomorrow.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister emphasized on undertaking joint efforts to promote bilateral trade and connections. He said Pakistan will be happy in helping Turkmenistan to promote its trade relations with the Middle East and Africa through Gwadar and Karachi ports.

Calling for immediate measures to avert the looming humanitarian crisis in Pakistan, he said any slackness in this regard will have adverse consequences for the world.

Turkmen Foreign Minister thanked Shah Mahmood Qureshi for extending warm and sincere reception.