PM Imran Khan Telephones Italian Counterpart

Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Italian counterpart Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte discussed the situation arising out of the Coronavirus pandemic and other matters of mutual interest over the telephone today.

According to the details, Prime minister Imran Khan Offered deep condolences over the loss of precious lives, the Prime Minister also apprised the Italian counterpart about the challenges facing due to economical problems and the pandemic.

Prime Minister Imran said that the country is facing a double challenge of health and socio-economic impact from Coronavirus adding that a global debt relief program is essential for developing countries.

Developed countries cannot deal with the economic crisis without world cooperation, the Prime Minister reiterated.

PM Imran hoped that Italy would lend support to the ‘Global Initiative for Debt Relief.

The Premier also expressed deep concern over demonisation of the Muslim minority in India in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Prime Minister also apprised his Italian counterpart of the situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir, where the communication restrictions and lack of unfettered access to medical and other essential supplies were compounding the Coronavirus challenge for the Kashmiris.

Both the dignitaries agreed to remain closely engaged on all matters of common interest.

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