PM Shehbaz apprises US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar about gross human rights violations in IOJK

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Ilhan Omar, Member of the US House of Representatives, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday.

Appreciating her courage of convictions and her political struggle, the prime minister warmly welcomed her on her first-ever visit to Pakistan. He also apprised her about gross human rights violations in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Meanwhile, President Dr Arif Alvi said that Pakistan values its long standing relationship with the United States of America and expressed the hope that the constructive engagements between the two countries would promote peace and development in the region.

He was expressing his views while talking to the visiting US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr. He emphasized the need for further improving bilateral relations in various fields for the mutual benefits of the two countries.

Welcoming the US Congresswoman, the President highlighted the importance of bilateral exchanges which would improve understanding between the two countries.

He apprised the visiting dignitary about the atrocities being committed by the Modi’s regime against the minorities, particularly the Muslims. He said that India was involved in the genocide of Muslims and committed gross human rights violations against them. The President also highlighted the role played by Pakistan for promotion of peace in the region as well as its sacrifices against the war on terror. He underlined that IT is the most important sector for investment and the US businessmen could invest in this sector.

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said that both countries had huge potential to improve and strengthen the relations. She appreciated the role played by Pakistan against Islamophobia, particularly towards the adoption of UN resolution in this regard.