PM Imran apprises his Norwegian counterpart of Kashmir situation

Last updated on: 26 September,2019 05:58 am

The two leaders discussed bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest.

NEW YORK (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Imran Khan met Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway on the sidelines of 74th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Dunya News reported.

The two leaders discussed a wide range of bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest. They also expressed satisfaction at the current trajectory of bilateral relations.

Prime Minister Imran Khan apprised the Norwegian Prime Minister of the current situation in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K), especially the dire human rights and humanitarian situation.

"The curfew should be immediately lifted in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir so that the people there can freely express what they feel about Indian aggression," PM Imran said

He underscored the importance of resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute for safeguarding peace and security in the region.

Prime Minister Imran Khan noted that a vibrant Pakistani diaspora in Norway played an important role in strengthening friendship between the two countries. He said that Pakistan is interested in expanding bilateral economic relations with Norway.