Aizaz raises Pakistan's concerns over IoK with EU secretary general
The foreign secretary briefed his EU counterpart on gross human rights violations committed by India against innocent Kashmiris that have resulted in the death of over 100 and injuries to 8,000 people
September 21, 2016
NEW YORK: Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry Tuesday raised Pakistan's serious concerns over the situation in Indian-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IoK) with EU Secretary General for External Affairs Ms. Helga Schmid.
The two met today on the sidelines of the 71st UNGA session here in New York.
The foreign secretary briefed his EU counterpart on gross human rights violations committed by India against innocent Kashmiris that have resulted in the death of over 100 and injuries to 8,000 people.
The EU side noted Pakistan's concerns and inquired about the current state of Pakistan-India relations.
Afghanistan was also discussed during the meeting. The EU secretary general appreciated Pakistan's role in facilitating peace efforts in Afghanistan.
Ms. Helga Schmid also briefed the Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry on preparations for the upcoming Brussels Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan to be held in Brussels in October.
