PM Imran Khan apprises Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman on occupied Kashmir situation

[MenInG]

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman and apprised him of the latest developments in India-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said.

The premier discussed the "grave situation" in occupied Kashmir following the Indian government's decision to strip the region of its autonomy on August 5. The occupied territory has since been under a strict government-imposed lockdown and communications blackout.

During his meeting with the Saudi prince, the prime minister condemned the recent attacks in Saudi Arabia on Aramco's oil facilities.

The leadership of both countries also discussed ways to strengthen economic ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, the PMO statement said.

Delegations of both countries during a meeting in Jeddah on Thursday. — PM Office
The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis Syed Zulfikar Bukhari, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mehmood, and Pakistan's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Raja Ali Ejaz.

The prime minister is in Jeddah for a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, ahead of his trip to New York for the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

He was received by Makkah Governor Khalid Al-Faisal at the Jeddah Royal Terminal.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ur" dir="rtl">وزیر اعظم پاکستان عمران خان سعودی عرب کے دو روزہ دورہ پر جدہ پہنچ گئے۔<br>جدہ کے رائل ٹرمینل پر مکہ کے گورنرخالد الفيصل بن عبد العزيز نے انکا استقبال کیا۔ <br>سعودی عرب میں پاکستان کے سفیرراجہ علی اعجاز، قونصل جنرل خالد مجید، سعودی حکام اور قونصلیٹ کے افسران بھی موجود. <a href="https://t.co/gu5Owk79Tf">pic.twitter.com/gu5Owk79Tf</a></p>— Govt of Pakistan (@pid_gov) <a href="https://twitter.com/pid_gov/status/1174641508533907457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Prime Minister Imran has been in "regular contact" with the Saudi crown prince over the issue. The prime minister has, as part of his efforts to draw the world's attention towards the situation in the Kashmir Valley, called the crown prince earlier this month to brief him over the situation in the region.

The prime minister will also bring up the matter in his speech at the UN General Assembly next week.

As a result of his phone calls to crown princes of UAE and Saudi Arabia, the foreign ministers of both countries visited Islamabad earlier this month and discussed the situation in occupied Kashmir in their meetings with the prime minister, army chief and foreign minister.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1506104/p...mmad-bin-salman-on-occupied-kashmir-situation

 

[ILcricket]

nothing will come out of this .

 

[troodon]

I am sure MBS will tell IK that he will do something about it. That something is MBS will give an honorary citizenship to Modi.

 

[kk1992]

I am sure MBS will tell IK that he will do something about it. That something is MBS will give an honorary citizenship to Modi.

Would be ideal place for Modi to move to.

Think about it, extremists from all religion living in one country, world would be a better place.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I am sure MBS will tell IK that he will do something about it. That something is MBS will give an honorary citizenship to Modi.

A price worth paying if it means Pakistan doesn't have to get involved in the Saudi/Iran conflict. They are still seriously miffed that Pakistan took a neutral stance, if the Saudi response is to give a few honorary titles to Modi, then good luck to them both.

 

[MenInG]

NEW DELHI: Days after Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Saudi Arabia, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in an effort to counter Pakistan's narrative on Kashmir, sources said.

The one-on-one meeting between Mr Doval and the Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh lasted for about two hours.

A wide range of issues were discussed on various aspects of bilateral relations.

"The issue of Jammu and Kashmir also figured in the discussion," a senior government official told NDTV, requesting not to be named.

According to him, the Saudi Crown Prince expressed understanding about India's approach and actions in Jammu and Kashmir.

In August, India had ended special status to Jammu and Kashmir and split it into two union territories, saying the move would help ensure that people of the state get the same constitutional benefits as the rest of the country.

To prevent any backlash, the centre also imposed massive security restrictions and took measures that included arresting politicians, posting extra troops and blocking phone and internet lines. While India has firmly said Jammu and Kashmir is India's internal matter, Pakistan has tried to attack India on various international forums.

Ajit Doval's visit will further strengthen the deep bonds between the two countries and help identify specific areas of cooperation at a time when Saudi Arabia is looking to diversify its economy, government officials said.

As per the government of India, the visit highlights the regular and ongoing close consultations at highest levels between the two sides on issues of mutual importance.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval also had a meeting with his Saudi counterpart, Musaid Al Aiban, who chairs the Council of Political and Security affairs of Saudi Arabia. He is also Chairman of National Cyber Security Authority.

"They both discussed issues of national and regional security. Both sides highlighted the importance of close security ties," added the officer.

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/aji...ammu-and-kashmir-2110852?pfrom=home-topscroll

 

[Gabbar Singh]

MBS is a popular man - everyone wants a meeting.

 

[IAJ]

MBS is a popular man - everyone wants a meeting.

Yeah, Telling funny jokes must be his strongest suit.