Opening Of Kartarpur Border To Help Eliminate Pak-India Poverty: Dr Ramesh

Member National Assembly and Chairman Pakistan-Hindu Council, Dr Ramesh Kumar while appreciating Prime Minister Khan over opening of Karatarpur border said it would help eliminate poverty in Pakistan and India.

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Nov, 2018 ) :Member National Assembly and Chairman Pakistan-Hindu Council, Dr Ramesh Kumar while appreciating Prime Minister Khan over opening of Karatarpur border said it would help eliminate poverty in Pakistan and India.

Talking to ptv he said this was a welcoming message for the Subcontinent that will strengthen the relations of both the countries.

He cited Germany and France's examples who resolved their differences and became friends which helped boost their economy besides lasting peace in their region.

He quoted Sikhism' founder Guru Nanak Dev's example who went to Makkah and spread the message of interfaith harmony and suggested that the Hindu community should follow his footprints.

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Responding to a question he said," I have personally observed and met both communities and found that people from both sides of the border wished to grow good and peaceful environment in the region".

He said the opening of Kartarpur border was a milestone that shows the good intentions of both countries and must be appreciated to move forward. The soft image of both countries at international level would also be portrayed, he added.

He said the corridor would facilitate Sikh pilgrims to visit their holiest sites in Pakistan and it would also ease the visa-free travel of Indian Sikh pilgrims to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur.