US most relevant country to intervene in Kashmir dispute: PM
Premier informs members of US Congress that initial targets of Operation Zarb-e-Azb have been achieved
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif with chairman US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Senator Bob Croker (1st left) and other members of the committee in Washington on October 22, 2015. PHOTO: APP
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told American senators on Thursday the United States would be the most ideal party to intervene in the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan.
The comments were made by the premier after a meeting with US Senator Bob Corker, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and ranking members of the committee in Washington.
The premier briefed Senators on his recent four-point peace proposal towards India. He also thanked the US for provision of counter-terrorism assistance by the US Congress and informed Corker that Operation Zarb-e-Azb has achieved its initial targets and has entered a decisive phase.
The premier thanked the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for its consistent support to democracy, security cooperation and economic development in Pakistan.
Obama, PM Nawaz set for tricky White House summit
PM Nawaz also shared his commitment to remain engaged with Afghan leadership towards promoting peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan, briefing the chairman about his recent peace initiatives towards India.
Meanwhile, members of the Congress underscored the importance of Pakistan in the region, saying the US looks forward to engaging with the country to advance goals of peace and stability in the region.
No compromise on national interest during US visit: PM Nawaz
Earlier, the US Congresswoman and Caucus chairperson Sheila Jackson Lee held a meeting with PM Nawaz in Washington, appreciating the government’s steps for revival of economy and counter-terrorism measures.
President Barack Obama is expected to press Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on ties with the Taliban, nuclear safety and a range of other fraught issues Thursday when the troubled allies meet at the White House.
The comments were made by the premier after a meeting with US Senator Bob Corker, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and ranking members of the committee in Washington.
The premier briefed Senators on his recent four-point peace proposal towards India. He also thanked the US for provision of counter-terrorism assistance by the US Congress and informed Corker that Operation Zarb-e-Azb has achieved its initial targets and has entered a decisive phase.
The premier thanked the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for its consistent support to democracy, security cooperation and economic development in Pakistan.
Obama, PM Nawaz set for tricky White House summit
PM Nawaz also shared his commitment to remain engaged with Afghan leadership towards promoting peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan, briefing the chairman about his recent peace initiatives towards India.
Meanwhile, members of the Congress underscored the importance of Pakistan in the region, saying the US looks forward to engaging with the country to advance goals of peace and stability in the region.
No compromise on national interest during US visit: PM Nawaz
Earlier, the US Congresswoman and Caucus chairperson Sheila Jackson Lee held a meeting with PM Nawaz in Washington, appreciating the government’s steps for revival of economy and counter-terrorism measures.
President Barack Obama is expected to press Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on ties with the Taliban, nuclear safety and a range of other fraught issues Thursday when the troubled allies meet at the White House.