LAHORE - Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar met 2 members of the US Congress, 1 US Senator and 4 Mayors, discussed Pak-US relations, issue of Palestine and Kashmir, Indian terrorism and other issues.
The attendees appreciated the sacrifices of the Pakistani Armed Forces and the people of Pakistan for regional peace. According to the statement issued from Governor’s House here on Tuesday, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar met with Congressman Lou Correa, Congresswoman Norma J. Toress, California State Senator Josh Newman, Mayor of Anaheim Harry Sindhu, Mayor of Artesia Ali Sajjad Taj, Mayor of Yorba Linda Peggy Huang and others on the occasion. Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar apprised the US officials about the massacre of human rights in Kashmir and Palestine, atrocities on innocent Kashmiri and Palestinian people, Pakistan’s role for peace and Pakistan’s successful handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The American Congressman and Congresswoman appreciated Pakistan’s role in the war on terror and assured support of the United States to Pakistan in matters regarding regional peace.
Matters to further bilateral ties between Pakistan and the USA also came under discussion. Talking to US officials, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said that Pakistan has always stood by peace and today international organisations including the Indian Army Chief are acknowledging Pakistan’s efforts for peace and war on terror and the sacrifices made by Pakistan for the Afghan peace process are unparalleled in the world.
The world should put diplomatic pressure on India and Israel to end the atrocities in Kashmir and Israel and liberate the people there, he added. Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said that Pakistan under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan is striving for regional peace. US President Joe Biden promised to resolve the Kashmir issue before he came to power and we urge the US government to play a constructive role in resolving Kashmir and Palestine conflicts as per the UN resolutions.