ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan telephoned Egyptian President Abdel Fatteh Sisi today (Thursday) and discussed the overall situation of coronavirus.
According to a press release issued by Prime Minister’s office, the wide-ranging discussion between the two leaders focused on their respective national approaches to managing COVID-19 and PM Imran’s call to launch a ‘Global Initiative on Debt Relief’ for developing countries.
The Prime Minister recalled their earlier interaction on the sidelines of the OIC Summit in Makkah and the UN General Assembly Session in New York during 2019.
PM Imran also conveyed Pakistan’s solidarity with the government and people of Egypt and commended their effective measures to control the spread of coronavirus.
The premier congratulated President Sisi for pursuing an effective national strategy. He also highlighted the key elements of Pakistan’s approach aimed at saving lives from the scourge of the virus and protecting the most vulnerable segments of the population from acute economic distress.
Commenting on the issue of debt, PM Imran underscored that while debt suspension will help free up resources in the developing countries to manage this unprecedented global health & economic crisis.
PM Imran stressed the importance of working together to evolve a comprehensive plan to turn this crisis generated by the global pandemic into an opportunity for economic regeneration.
Prime Minister Imran Khan reiterated his invitation to President Sisi to visit Pakistan at the earliest convenience.
Egyptian President Sisi expressed support for the Prime Minister’s Debt Relief Initiative. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further solidify the close fraternal ties between Pakistan and Egypt.
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