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Pakistan 'concerned' at Iraq`s security, says FM

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Islamabad, Dec 20, IRNA - Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood 
Kasuri on Monday held talks with his interim counterpart Hoshyar 
Mahmood Muhammad Al-Zebari in Islamabad. 
He expressed Pakistan`s "deep concern" over the security 
situation in Iraq and hoped that the situation will soon return to 
normalcy, a Foreign Ministry statement aid. 
"Foreign Minister Kasuri stated that since April 2003, Pakistan 
has been stressing the need for maintaining the territorial integrity 
of Iraq and has advocated transfer of sovereignty to the Iraqi people 
as soon as possible." 
The statement said the Iraqi foreign minister briefed his 
Pakistani counterpart on the latest developments in Iraq, including 
the security situation, preparations for the upcoming January 2005 
elections, reconstruction process and the role of UN in Iraq. 
"Foreign Minister Zebari appreciated Pakistan`s positive role and 
its offer in the reconstruction process in Iraq." 
"Pakistan supported all UN efforts including UNSC Resolution 1546 
which aims at return of normalcy in the country," Kasuri was quoted as
saying. 
"Pakistan supported the steps taken by the UN for hong free and 
fair elections as per schedule. Pakistan hoped that this would lead to
a democratically elected, pluralistic and broad-based government which
was inclusive of all political and religious groups," he added. 
TK/TSH/1430/1412