ISLAMABAD, March 21 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday emphasized the importance of promoting unity and solidarity among Islamic countries with a focus on the achievement of prosperity and sustainable development through increased cooperation.
The prime minister was talking to Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt Sameh Hassan Shoukry who called on him.
Foreign Minister Shoukry is visiting Pakistan for bilateral engagements and participation in the 48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), being held in Islamabad.
The prime minister discussed various issues of mutual interest with the Egyptian foreign minister and noted the historic and deep-rooted fraternal ties between Pakistan and Egypt.
The prime minister also exchanged views with the foreign minister Shoukry on different regional and global issues as well as the matters of the Islamic Ummah.
He highlighted the egregious human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and the threat posed to regional security by India’s irresponsible actions.
The prime minister lauded the unanimous adoption of landmark resolution by the UNGA on declaring 15 March as the ‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia.’
He said the recognition by the General Assembly would help combat the contemporary challenges of racism, discrimination and violence against Muslims, and promote interfaith harmony.
The prime minister emphasized the need to advance the cause of justice for Muslims worldwide, including through the platform of OIC.
Expressing satisfaction at the close cooperation between the two brotherly countries, he stressed the importance of building upon the solid foundation to further expand the bilateral political relationship into economic and commercial domains.
The prime minister fondly recalled his meetings and interactions with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, underscoring the convergence of views between Pakistan and Egypt on a wide range of regional and international issues.
He added that there was great scope and potential for enhancing mutually beneficial engagement between the two countries.
