Imran Khan urges EU to highlight Human Rights violations in Kashmir

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged European Union to highlight the human rights violations in Kashmir.

He made these remarks while in meeting with European Union special representative for foreign affairs and security Policy Frederica Mogherini.

Imran Khan apprised the EU High Representative on the current regional situation, including Pakistan s positive role in the Afghan reconciliation process and deescalating tensions with India.

Imran Khan expressed satisfaction on the positive momentum in the relations and termed the EU as Pakistan’s major trade and investment partner.

He welcomed the increase in Pak-EU bilateral trade since the inception of the GSP Plus scheme.

He went on to say that Pakistan values its relations with the European Union and all of its member states.

Imran Khan apprised the EU over his reforms agenda covering good governance, eradication of corruption, rule of law and poverty alleviation.

The EU high representative lauded the prime minister for his handling of the situation after the Pulwama incident.

She assured of the EU’s support towards the prime minister’s reforms agenda which coincides with the EU’s core principles and values.

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