Staff Reporter
Islamabad
The Prime Minister, Imran Khan, noting the traditionally close fraternal relations between Pakistan and Oman, has expressed his desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in all fields betwen the two countries.
The Prime Minister said this while talking to Minister for Endowment and Religious Affairs of Oman, Sheikh Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Abdullah Assalami, Wednesday. He extended cordial greetings and best wishes for His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al-Said.
Imran Khan highlighted the dire human rights and humanitarian situation arising from the inhuman lockdown in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir over five months and noted the discriminatory policies of the Indian BJP government against minorities, especially Muslims. He stressed that the international community had to take urgent steps to address this situation.
The recent developments in the Middle East and Gulf region also came under discussion. Expressing deep concern over the evolving situation, Imran Khan underlined the need of avoiding any further escalation.
The Prime Minister, stressing that war was in nobody’s interest, called for immediate measures for de-escalation.
