Sharif asks Obama to raise Kashmir issue during India visit

November 22, 2014 02:26

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today asked US President Barack Obama to take up the Kashmir issue with the Indian leadership when he travels to India in January next year.

Sharif made the request when Obama telephoned him, informing about his forthcoming India visit and discussing bilateral ties and the regional situation.

"The prime minister also urged President Obama to take up the cause of Kashmir with the Indian leadership, as its early resolution would bring enduring peace, stability and economic cooperation to Asia," said a Pakistan prime minister's office statement on the discussions between the two leaders.

It said that President Obama informed Sharif of his forthcoming visit to India in January to attend India's republic Day Parade as the chief guest.

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