PM urges Swiss president for resolution of Kashmir issue

NEW YORK (92 News) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan met with Swiss President Ueli Maurer and urged for resolution of lingering Kashmir issue. Talking with the Swiss President on the sidelines of UNGA in New York, the prime minister has emphasized the need to urgently lift the curfew and other restrictions that had continued for fifty days in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK). Imran Khan underscored the importance of resolution of Kashmir issue for safeguarding peace and security in the region. He apprised the Swiss President of the current situation in occupied Jammu and Kashmir, especially the dire human rights and humanitarian situation. They also agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse areas.

PM, Erdogan discuss bilateral matters

Prime Minister Imran Khan had a meeting with Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of 74th UNGA Session at New York. Prime Minister Imran Khan called on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Monday. The prime minister apprised the British counterpart of violations of human rights in Indian Occupied Kashmir. Prime Minister Imran Khan will also hold a one-on-one meeting with US President Donald Trump at 10pm (PST). The premier will also meet with Swiss President Ueli Maurer and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. During his visit, the prime minister will also attend and speak at high-level side events co-hosted by Pakistan and Turkey on countering hate speech and on environmental protection and poverty alleviation, co-hosted by Malaysia and Pakistan. A trilateral summit meeting of Pakistan, Malaysia and Turkey will be held on the General Assembly session’s sidelines.

PM to interact with international media

Apart from these engagements, the prime minister will interact with international media outlets, including meetings with editorial boards. Speaking engagements at leading think-tanks, including the Council on Foreign Relations and the Asia Society, and meetings with heads of major international human rights organizations are also on his schedule. Prime Minister’s visit will further reinforce Pakistan’s abiding commitment to the UN Charter, international law and cooperative multilateralism, with the UN at its core.