COVID-19: PM Imran Khan talks to President Trump

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Donald Trump in a telephonic conversation today discussed the menace of COVID-19 pandemic and related challenges, its implications on global economy, and means to assuage the impact.

Imran Khan conveyed sympathies and condolences on the loss of precious lives in the US due to COVID-19. He also highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to contain the spread of Coronavirus.

PM told that Pakistan was facing challenges of combating COVID-19 as well as saving people from hunger due to lockdown. He told that Pakistani government was spending $ 8 billion dollar to support the affected people and businesses.

PM Imran Khan also thanked President Trump for the support of his country in the IMF and other fora. He stated that American support would provide necessary fiscal space to Pakistan and help in mitigating the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

Prime Minister Imran Khan highlighted Pakistan’s support for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan and the importance of political settlement. He Minister said that Pakistan would continue its support for facilitation of the Afghan peace process and stressed on the importance of next steps leading to the earliest commencement of Intra-Afghan negotiations.

President Trump appreciated Prime Minister’s telephone call and expression of support for the US efforts to combat COVID-19. American President also reassured of US financial and material support to Pakistan enabling it to successfully combat COVID-19. Equipment provided by USA also include ventilators.

It is pertinent to mention here that having learned that Faisal Edhi who met PM Imran Khan, tested positive President Trump offered to send the latest rapid testing machine for COVID-19.