UNGA president-elect praises Pakistan’s COVID-19 policies

On Aug 10, 2020 Last updated Oct 4, 2021

Islamabad : United Nations General Assembly President-elect Volkan Bozkir, left, and Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi give a joint press conference in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. Bozkir arrived in Islamabad on a two-day visit to discuss bilateral, international and regional issues with Pakistani leadership. AP/PTI(AP10-08-2020_000107B)

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations General Assembly President-elect Volkan Bozkir was all praises for Pakistan’s policies in dealing with the coronavirus on Monday, telling Foreign Minister Qureshi that Islamabad was a “good example” to follow for other countries.

Holding a joint press conference with the Pakistani foreign minister, Bozkir praised the country for its efforts in reducing coronavirus cases.

“Pakistan has been a good example to the world with its policies related to the global pandemic. It has performed better than any other country in dealing with global pandemic and I am happy to observe it also with my own eyes”, Bozkir said.

Talking about his meeting with PM Imran, Bozkir said that he was “impressed and honoured” to meet the premier.

“I met Prime Minister Imran today and was honoured and impressed [by him],” he said.

“He [Imran Khan] is a well-known political figure around the world and has a clear vision for the region, for world peace and security, along with important issues like the world is dealing, such as climate change,” Bozkir added.

The UNGA president-elect praised FM Qureshi, calling him a brother and an excellent statesman. He offered his condolences over the loss of lives in the Chaman bomb blast.

“I would like to extend my condolences over the Balochistan blast [Chaman blast] to the people of Pakistan. My visit to this brotherly country is to recognise the longstanding brotherly relations Turkey and Pakistan have,” he said.