President Alvi, Azerbaijani counterpart discuss COVID-19 situation

ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi has telephoned Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev today (Friday) and discussed the ongoing coronavirus situation.

According to a press release issued by the Pakistan Information Department, President Alvi apprised Azerbaijani counterpart regarding the steps being taken by the government to contain the outbreak of the coronavirus.

He also underscored the importance of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s call for Global Initiative for Debt Relief for developing countries.

President Alvi stressed the need for closer cooperation to mitigate the impact of the economic slowdown and devote more resources to manage the crisis.

President Alvi also highlighted the situation in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir due to continued restrictions on movement and lack of unfettered access to medical and other supplies.

“Covid-19 is being used as another excuse to discriminate against Muslims across India,” he added. President Alvi also said that India was trying to change the domicile rules in Indian Occupied Kashmir.

The President of Azerbaijan expressed his deep concern over the human rights violations in occupied Kashmir and said his country strongly supports Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir.