Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday told US Muslim Conference Ilhan Abdullah Omar that Pakistan values its long-standing relationship with the United States and wants to continue deepening bilateral cooperation based on mutual respect, trust and equality.
The Prime Minister expressed these views while addressing Ilhan Omar here in the Office of the Prime Minister. Omar later also called on President Arif Alvi during his first visit to Pakistan.
The ANC is on a four-day trip to Pakistan - April 20-24 - where in addition to holding meetings with political leaders in Islamabad, it will visit Lahore and Azad Jammu and Kashmir to learn more about the culture, social, and political values of Pakistan. , and economic power, says the Office of the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister warmly welcomed him on his first visit to Pakistan and commended us for his courage in believing in it and for the political struggle.
The prime minister hoped that it would lead to deeper relations between the people and strengthen the exchanges between the Pakistani Parliament and the US Congress.
The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan valued its long-standing relationship with the United States and sought to further deepen bilateral cooperation based on mutual respect, trust and equality.
He noted that constructive dialogue between the two countries could help promote peace, security and development in the region.
During the meeting, interesting issues were discussed between Pakistan-US and regional conditions. Concluding that the US is Pakistan's main trading partner, the prime minister emphasized the need to continue developing cooperation between the two countries, especially in the areas of trade and investment.
The Prime Minister commended the efforts of the Pakistani diaspora in strengthening Pakistan-US relations and added that Islamabad greatly valued its contribution to the country's development and growth.
The Prime Minister emphasized the dire situation of the Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir states and stressed the need for a peaceful resolution of the Jammu-Kashmir conflict, enabling the region to realize its economic potential and promote social progress.
The premier emphasized that a peaceful and stable South Asian region could focus on its growth and development. He added that a concerted effort was made, at a global level, to address the scourge of Islamophobia.
In response, the ANC thanked the prime minister and hoped his visit to South Africa would help strengthen relations between Pakistan and the US Congress.
Earlier, the visiting US Congress called on President Dr Arif Alvi in Aiwan-e-Sadr.
Speaking at the event, President Alvi said Pakistan valued its long-standing relationship with the US and expressed hope that constructive talks between the two countries would promote peace and development in the region.
He stressed the need to continue to improve bilateral relations in different areas for the benefit of both countries.
He told a visiting dignitary about the atrocities perpetrated by the government led by Prime Minister Modi in India against a minority, especially Muslims.
He said India was involved in the massacre of Muslims and was grossly violating human rights.
He also highlighted Pakistan's role in promoting peace in the region and its commitment to the fight against terrorism.
The president emphasized the need for IT to be a major investment, and he urged American entrepreneurs to invest in it.
Omar said both countries have great potential to improve and strengthen bilateral relations. He appreciated Pakistan's role in the fight against Islamophobia, especially in adopting the UN resolution.
A policy analyst, editor, public speaker and experienced lawyer, Omar was sworn in in January 2019, making her the first African refugee to become a Member of Congress, the first woman with color to represent Minnesota, and one of the first. two Muslim-American women elected to Congress.
Born in Somalia, he and his family fled the country when he was eight years old. The family spent four years in a refugee camp in Kenya before coming to the United States in the 1990's. In 1997, he moved to Minneapolis with his family.
As a young man, Omar's grandfather encouraged him to get involved in politics. Prior to his appointment, he worked as a public lecturer at the University of Minnesota, was a Policy Officer at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and served as a Senior Policy Assistant to the Minneapolis City Council.
In 2016 he was elected as the Minnesota House Representative for District 60B, making him the most elected Somali-American government official in the United States and the first Somali-American State legislature.
Rep. Omar served as Assistant to the Minority Leader, with three housing committee assignments; Public Law Policy and Data Processes, Higher Education Policy & Employment Equity and Finance Policy, and Regional Government Finance.
Omar strongly supports the Kashmiris in Indian Kashmir Residence and often posts on Twitter that he supports them.
In 2019 after the overthrow of Kashmir by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Omer had called for immediate restoration of communications; respect for human rights, principles of democracy, and freedom of religion; and the descent into Kashmir, which states that international organizations should be allowed to document in detail what is happening on the ground.
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