Lahore, Mar.24 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has urged the European Union (EU) to play a role in reducing tensions between India and Pakistan and establish peace in the region.
During a meeting with Swedish Ambassador Urlika Sundberg and Special Envoy, Anna Karin Enestrom, here, Sharif said peace and stability can only be established in the region by resolving all outstanding problems such as the long pending Kashmir issue and issues concerning sharing of river waters between India and Pakistan.
Sharif also urged the international community to help Islamabad in the reconstruction and rehabilitation work in the tribal areas and the Swat Valley, which was ruined by the 'war on terror'.
Sundberg assured that her country, which currently holds the EU presidency, is committed to help Pakistan for the social uplift and development of the war torn tribal areas, The Daily Times eports. (ANI)
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