ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan today (Tuesday) has pointed out that Palestine and Jammu & Kashmir disputes were among the principal root causes of disaffection in the Muslim world.
The Prime Minister was talking to a delegation of the Arab Parliament, headed by its President Adel Bin Abdul Rahman Al Asoomi, who called on him in Islamabad. He extended a warm welcome to the president of the Arab Parliament and the accompanying delegation.
The premier called for solidarity among the Muslim ummah to support the Palestinian and Kashmir causes and stressed the imperative to resolve these long-standing disputes in accordance with the resolutions of the UNSC and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
PM Imran also called on Muslim countries to act collectively to counter growing Islamophobia, evident in different parts of the world.
While mentioning the historic bonds between the peoples of the Arab world and Pakistan, the prime minister emphasized the importance attached by Pakistan to peace, stability and prosperity in the Middle East region.
He also shared with the delegation his vision of a transformed Pakistan. He said that Pakistan’s economic security paradigm centered on the three pillars of peace, development partnerships and connectivity.
On this occasion, the president of the Arab parliament thanked the prime minister for receiving the delegation. He appreciated the role Pakistan had played in support of the Muslim causes, including Palestine.
The president also called for a unanimous approach to deal with the regional and global challenges confronting the Muslim Ummah.