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US Senators visited Imran Khan

08 October, 2019

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ISLAMABAD: The visiting US Senators Christopher Van Hollen and Margaret C. Hassan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday. The Senators are visiting Pakistan to have first hand information and an in-depth assessment of the evolving situation following India’s illegal and unilateral actions in the Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) in violation of the UN resolutions and international law. The visit also provided an opportunity to exchange views on strengthening Pakistan-US ties, and the Afghan peace and reconciliation process.


The Prime Minister appreciated the continued active interest of the US Congress, including of the two Senators, in the volatile situation in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister said that the ongoing lock down in the occupied Kashmir for over two months, refusal of Indian authorities to lift the curfew, and acute shortage of basic necessities including medicine and food to the people incarcerated in the largest prison on earth were grave violations of the fundamental human rights and international humanitarian law. It was critical for the international community to raise its voice for respect of the rights and freedoms of the people in the occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister added that the international community must also take cognizance of the grave consequences of Indian actions for regional peace and stability and should act immediately.
 
The Prime Minister said that the relationship between Pakistan and the US was based on mutual trust and partnership for peace. The Senators affirmed that they would work for a broad-based and long-term relationship with enhanced trade ties between the two countries.

Discussing the regional situation, the Prime Minister noted that both Pakistan and the US had a shared interest in advancing peace and stability in Afghanistan. Reiterating Pakistan’s continued commitment to facilitation of a political solution in Afghanistan, the Prime Minister underlined the importance of earliest resumption of the US-Taliban peace talks.

Senator Christopher Van Hollen, who visited Miran Shah on 5 October, appreciated the development work in the area. He also acknowledged the sacrifices of Pakistani soldiers and civilians as part of its successful drive against the menace of terrorism.

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