"Prime Minister [Abbasi] shared Pakistan's concerns and views with regard to the US strategy for South Asia," it said.
Pakistan expressed "deep concern" over the ongoing Rohingya crisis on Tuesday, urging the 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to play a leading role and become a "voice of conscience" for the Rohingya.
Addressing the OIC Contact Group meeting at the UN headquarters, PM Abbasi assured the OIC that it would have Pakistan's "firm and abiding support to this virtuous cause".
"Pakistan reiterates its commitment to take full part in any humanitarian effort by the OIC or UN to help the Rohingya Muslims," the prime minister said.
Abbasi said over 400,000 Rohingya have been forced to flee their homes and seek protection and shelter in neighbouring countries, demanding an end to this "systematic and endemic discrimination".
He said the international community must exert its utmost pressure on the Government of Myanmar to stop the carnage of the Rohingyas. Pakistan also demanded of the Government of Myanmar to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation, and ensure safety and security of the Muslim Rohingya population.
The prime minister said Myanmar must create favourable conditions for the safe return of all Rohingya refugees and grant legitimate rights including citizenship, communal participation and representation and freedom of movement, to the Rohingya, as equal citizens of Myanmar.
Also on Tuesday, Pakistan stressed maintaining a positive trajectory in bilateral relations for promoting trade and economic cooperation with Iran.
Prime Minister Abbasi in a bilateral meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the UNGA session also discussed strengthening of relations between the two countries, besides focusing on the issue of regional peace and security.
President Rouhani, reaffirming Iran's commitment to strengthen ties with Pakistan, emphasised that the two countries should work together closely in deepening cooperation in areas of border management, trade, and investment.
Abbasi thanked the president for Iran's support to the legitimate struggle of people of India-held Kashmir for their right to self-determination.
The two leaders agreed that there is no military solution to the Afghan conflict and a politically negotiated settlement is vital for achieving lasting peace in Afghanistan.
Underscoring that Afghanistan's neighbouring countries were seriously affected by the growing instability in Afghanistan, they emphasised the need for adopting a regional approach for bringing an end to the prolonged Afghan conflict.
Abbasi also held meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, King Abdullah of Jordan and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena.
Should Pakistan worry about US aid when its relationship with China is worth $110 billion?
Today we feel the US has betrayed us. But shouldn't we blame ourselves as well?
Prime Minister of Pakistan meets the Vice President. That explains Pakistan's global position.Meanwhile, the President himself comes to receive Modi at the Airport.
No smiles? That is a very cold handshake.
Bottom Line ....."but indications from different levels of government point towards an existing consensus that there is no other option, but to stay engaged with US.".
No if no but.do something Pakistan....for your people's sake.
Why not meet with Mr. Trump?
There is no option but to stay engaged, last line sums it up .
It is an abusive relationship. Pakistan has nothing to gain in this ultimately. Pakistan should look after its interests first and look for better global partnerships with China and Russia. Sooner the better.
Cant live separately; US loves Pakistan and Pakistan loves America!
Good news. USA need to respect Pakistan's sacrifices and success in war against terrorism. Any divergent policy will help non others but extremists. Engagement is the only plausible solution.
US is waiting for a right time.
i have no idea why US nosing in others business???
Setback for those pakistanis who were saying no more relations with US and now it is for US who has to " do more".
It's a photo session with no result.
@Hakim Afghan I don't understand why you are burning after we have hosted 7 million refugees in our country and never got a Thanks from you in return.
This is state of our leaders against USA. Abbasi ex-chairman of PIA, owner of Air blue Meeting the vice President, is this the farthest can he fly? Not any political party fan but I hope public who has voted in NA 120 elections could see this.
What other options do they have?
Its very embarrasing but I am happy to see them treated this way.
@M A Hussain That we have done. China, CPEC and Russia coming on board.
Positive approach brings positive results. It is time to resolve differences for the betterment of the region. He should have raised the issue of freedom for Kashmiris and atrocities being committed by Indian army. .
US can not afford to loose Pakistan at any price.
If the Trump administration deals directly with the legitimate government of Pakistan and not the illegitimate "state with the state" there can be progress. If however Trump capitulates to the militate industrial complex - the US state within the state- and let's its corrupt reps like McCain and Lindsay Graham direct foreign policy, then it will be business as usual; business as usual means more wars, more bloodshed, more waste on the military and more coups in the developing world.
When our head of the state give statements in Pakistan, they looks excited and full of energy. But once they meet in US, how come they can not see in their eyes with confidence?
@Hakim Afghan Yes because Pakistan is in no mood of intricacies. If you have not noticed that Pakistan canceled atleast two American requests for meetings earlier and this the third time lucky. This time as well, it is the Americans who requested it. Pakistan is acting firm not only in its posture but attitude as well. World need to get used to it.
Why should Pakistani Premier meet US Vice President and why not President?
Now that's the right move. The US knows that it has no choice but to stay engaged with Pakistan.
By not wearing a tie, he is probably trying to convey the message that if you step on our toes too hard we could go "Iranian" on you.
Good move of the Prime of Pakistan to remain engaged with the Untied States of America.
Why they didnt talked about Kashmir?
America doesnt like our powerful CPEC along with Chinese full support.
Pmln is the cause of embarrassment.
We do not need the photo session; rather we need to guarantee our sovereignty, which is at state following the new US strategic policy on Pak-Afghan and the region.
@Taimoor Khan you know so little about global diplomacy and jockeying. The Pakistani leaders both civil and military are super scared of the US . They are struggling to prove relevance and by overplaying CPEC and china completely destroyed any leverage . Now if Pakistan wants aid the western countries simply say go to China . As we all know china does not give aid and sells sub standard military equipment and has no transparency in dealing with the transactions . Some day if they demand 100billion back for a 50 billion investment we have no recourse . As silly as this sounds it has actually happened in Western Africa .
@Mr.Nature .... Then you have zero knowledge of history.
@Atti yeah, you tell why genius?
What is wrong with our leaders (and public) ? Look at the results of NA 120 after what happened. No country in the world is so shameless like Pakistan.
"it is better to live like a lion one day than to live a 100 years like a jackal" The quote is valid for eternity. Look at Iran, Cuba, if you visit these countries you will witness a pride that you never see in Pakistanis.
@Hamid that was a state visit, this is UN convention. Comprehend the difference.
History shows , US cannot do without Pakistan involvement and guidance for resolving Afghanistan.
Dialogue must continue. Sufficient communication can itself remove some of the apprehensions against each other.
UN HQ is a very important platform for international issues for upholding a country's sovereignty and very cordial relationship with neighbouring countries is important to diffuse international borders hostilities. Pakistan and India should Aldo use this platform to sort out negotiable issues because country heads or countries foreign minister attends this August house once in a year. Pakistan should not give more attention to America because Afghanistan issue can be resolved better in engaging direct political and diplomatic bilateral talk than America military solution. Well done Pakistan PM.
Our country will not prosper until we make way for the fresh blood to lead the parliaments and politics. The dynastic politics must come to an end. Otherwise, it will be a vicious circle.
Pakistanis can not love America, But can't afford to hate them either.
@Hamid That only happens when there's a 'state' visit, PM Abbasi isn't paying a 'state' visit to US, hence the President of US will not come to greet him or receive him, this is a United Nations General Assembly meeting, educate yourself first, so many heads of states are coming to this UNGA, you think President of US will come and receive everyone at the airport?.
Why has Pakistan ridiculed itself by the PM meeting the VP. This is not the acceptable protocol is it? Head of state should only meet the Head of state.
Abbasi is doing thousands of times better than Nawaz. Give him a chance.
Khan Abbasi is going well in dealing with foreign affairs, hope he wll have more pragmatic approach to kerb extremism in Pakistan.
Trump has time for Afghan President and not for Pak PM. Abbasi should have refused to meet with a dummy VP.