Pak PM, UK royals discuss India relations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday apprised Prince William and Kate Middleton about his country’s relations with India and Afghanistan as the royal couple began their first visit to the country, described as the “most complex”.
They “today began their tour of Pakistan with a day of education, conservation and official engagements in Islamabad”, the British embassy said in a statement.
The British royals held a cordial meeting with PM Imran Khan at the Prime Minister House, where a lunch was hosted for the guests.
Khan’s office said that welcoming the couple, Khan recalled the love and affection among the people of Pakistan for Princess Diana, because of her compassion as well as commitment to support charitable causes.
Khan commended the visiting dignitaries for raising awareness of the issues being faced by the modern world like climate change, inequality, and education.
The prime minister apprised the royal couple of domestic priorities and Pakistan’s perspective on external environment, including relations with India following the scrapping of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 in August and reconciliation in Afghanistan. William stated that Pakistan is a very important country for the UK. He thanked the government of Pakistan for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to them and their entourage.