Senator Danesh Kumar Palyani and Senator Gurdeep Singh, now visiting the United States, have said Pakistan attaches highest importance to promotion and protection of rights of minorities and integrate them into the mainstream.

Talking to Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan, who hosted them at Pakistan House Washington, they said Inter-faith harmony is a priority for us and we are making diligent efforts in that direction.

The two Senators were accompanied by a delegation of Pakistani-American minorities leaders as well as other community leaders from different parts of the United States.

Senator Kumar and Senator Singh highlighted various legislative, administrative and legal measures that have been taken by successive governments in Pakistan to bring minorities’ communities into the mainstream.

Referring to the landmark steps taken by the government including opening of Kartarpur Corridor, restoration of temples and other religious places across the country, the Senators said that these efforts reflected strong commitment of the government to the cause of minorities of the country.

The Senators highlighted that members of minorities were represented in all walks of life.

Ambassador Masood Khan acknowledged the efforts being made by Pakistani American minorities leaders who are acting as a bridge between Pakistan and the United States.

Ambassador Khan also briefed the Senators about ongoing dialogue of Pakistan with the US State Department and US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).