Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi met with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia 2018 in Hainan, emphasizing the need to enhance bilateral political and business contacts.

Abbasi congratulated Kurz on assuming office as the Chancellor, and invited him to visit Pakistan, saying that Austria was a key EU member and an important development partner.

Regional situation was also discussed during the meeting.

Abbasi apprised Kurz about the atrocities inflicted by Indian forces on the innocent people of Indian Occupied Kashmir and repeated violations of the Line of Control.

Kurz commended Pakistan's efforts for fighting terrorism.