PM Nawaz leaves for New York to attend UNGA session

During his address, the premier will emphatically highlight the issue of Kashmir


News Desk September 17, 2016
During his address, the premier will emphatically highlight the issue of Kashmir. PHOTO: INP

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif departed for New York on Saturday to participate in the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly, Radio Pakistan reported.

During his address to the UN on Wednesday, the premier will emphatically highlight the issue of Kashmir and the recent wave of atrocities unleashed by Indian troops in occupied Kashmir.

PM confers with Kashmiri leaders ahead of UN speech

An official statement on the PM’s engagements at the UNGA session said PM Nawaz will make a policy statement in the UNGA general debate on September 21 to enunciate Pakistan’s position, role and contribution on key international issues ranging from peace and security to development, and highlight the vision and priorities of the government.

Further, PM Nawaz will also participate in a high-level meeting of the General Assembly to address Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants and the Leaders’ Summit on Refugees.

Pakistan tugs at world conscience on Kashmir

According to reports, the premier will urge the international community to devote adequate political attention and support for the voluntary repatriation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan and their sustainable reintegration in Afghanistan.

On the sidelines of the UNGA session, the PM Nawaz will hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders, including the UN Secretary General.

COMMENTS (5)

salman | 7 years ago | Reply Have a good holiday sir! I home you find some courage soon to start that Panama investigation you promised us.
Whatacountry | 7 years ago | Reply The stress is on "emphatically" which PR can't pronounce so he translates with equal emphasis.
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