Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi said on Wednesday that Pakistan is a major stakeholder in achieving the objectives of peace and stability in Afghanistan and its absence would be felt at Bonn.
He was speaking to Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar through telephone. He expressed condolences over the loss of life in the NATO attack on the Pakistani check post along the Pak-Afghan border. He termed the incident a matter of great concern.
Hina Rabbani Khar briefed her Italian counterpart on the incident and its ramifications. She said that the attack reflected callous behaviour.
The Italian foreign minister thanked Hina Rabbani Khar for providing full clarity on the incident. He said that the two countries should continue to cooperate at international forums to promote political, cultural and economic ties.
Bonn conference to miss Pakistan: Italy
