PR. No. 364/2009
Date: 01/10/2009
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met Dr. Ali Abdussalam Treki, President of the 64 th UN General Assembly at UN Headquarters. He congratulated him on his election as the President of the UN General Assembly.
The Foreign Minister said that Pakistan and Libya enjoyed close and friendly relations and recalled his visit to Libya with the Prime Minister for the 40 th anniversary of the Fateh Revolution.
Dr. Treki said that he has fond memories of the warm hospitality extended by Pakistani people during his visit to Pakistan for the second OIC Summit in 1974.
The two leader exchanged views on Climate Change, Food Security and World Economic Crisis. They also exchanged views on UN reforms.
The Foreign Minister assured full cooperation to the President of the General Assembly in fulfilling his responsibilities. He expressed the hope that under Dr. Treki's able leadership the UN will effectively respond to challenges facing the world.
Islamabad
01 October 2009