Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says Pakistan attaches high importance to its bilateral ties with Ukraine and Russia.

He was talking to ambassador-designate to Ukraine, who called on him in Islamabad on Wednesday.

The Foreign Minister reiterated that Pakistan supports peaceful and diplomatic resolution of the Ukraine issue.

Ambassador-designate to Kazakhstan also separately called on the foreign minister in Islamabad.

Talking to him, the Foreign Minister said Pakistan values its bilateral ties with the Central Asian Countries. He expressed the hope that the ambassador-designate would further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries in diverse fields.

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also met Pakistan's Ambassador designate to Tajikistan Mohammad Saeed Sarwar.

The Foreign Minister expressed good wishes to Saeed Sarwar on his assuming new responsibilities.

During the meeting the Foreign Minister emphasized on expanding trade and economic relations with Tajikistan. He said Pakistan has deep historical and cultural ties with Tajikistan. He said there are immense opportunities for cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan in various fields.

Source: Radio Pakistan