NEW YORK: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday met President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer on the sidelines of 74th session of the United nations General Assembly, the two leaders discussed bilateral, regional and multilateral issues.

During the meeting, the two leaders agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse areas, including political, trade and economic relations.



Prime Minister Imran Khan apprised the Swiss president of the current situation in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IoJ&K), especially the dire human rights and humanitarian situation.



He emphasized the need to urgently lift the curfew and other restrictions that had continued for 50 days in the IoJ&K.

He underscored the importance of resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute for safeguarding peace and security in the region.