Call by Lord Qurban Hussain, Member British Parliament on the SAPM

Lord Qurban Hussain, Member of the British Parliament called on the SAPM today in his office.

He expressed deep sentiments of distress and condemnation on the Peshawar attacks. Hailing from Kashmir itself, he appreciated Pakistan’s support to the Kashmiris, in their struggle for the right of self-determination.

The SAPM thanked Lord Qurban Hussain, for the call. He highlighted the importance of Pakistan’s bilateral relations with the UK and the place the UK occupied in Pakistan’s foreign policy. He especially mentioned the active role of the UK in supporting Pakistan’s quest to attain GSP Plus trade status from the European Union.

At the end, the SAPM expressed his hope that by virtue of his Pakistani descent and the prestigious position he enjoyed, Mr. Hussain would continue to highlight the government’s initiatives to promote peace, stability and economic prosperity in the country and the region.

Islamabad
30th December, 2014

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