International community and UN urged to resolve Kashmir dispute.
International community and UN urged to resolve Kashmir dispute.
Jeddah 5th Feb,25: Kashmiri and Pakistani community in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia observed Kashmir Solidarity Day with traditional zeal and fervor with a main event held at the Consulate General of Pakistan, Jeddah. The event featured special messages from President of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Deputy Prime Minister /Foreign Minister of Pakistan.
Chief guest of the event was Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister for Commerce. In his remarks he highlighted the need for mass level awareness on the issue of Kashmir and its historical and legal aspects. He termed Indian occupation a moral and legal challenge to global conscience and international legal framework.
The speakers on the occasion included, Pakistan’s Ambassador in Riyadh Mr. Ahmad Farooq, Mr. Ch. Javed Iqbal Minister for Rehabilitation Govt. of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative/ Ambassador in OIC, Mr. Syed Muhammad Fawad Sher, Chairman Kashmir Committee Jeddah Mr. Masood Puri and Mr. Eng. Arif Mughal Acting chairman of Overseas Jammu and Kashmir Committee. The speakers shed light on India’s illegal and unilateral actions of August 5, 2019 and emphasized that despite turning Kashmir into a fortified prison, India could not defeat the indomitable spirit of the freedom loving Kashmiri people. They called upon India to immediately stop gross, systematic and state sponsored human rights abuses in IIOJK.
The Consul General of Pakistan Mr. Khalid Majid, in his welcome address, expressed his sincere appreciation for the Saudi leadership for their consistent support for the Kashmir cause. He also praised the role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in actively raising awareness about this important issue. Consul General urged international community and UN to play its due role to ensure that Kashmiris can exercise their right of self- determination.
while speaking at the occasion speakers highlighted atrocities of Indian military and India’s designs of imposing demographic changes in the IIOJK region to change the ground realities. Speakers emphasized that world community must come together to ensure justice for people of Kashmir as per UN resolutions.
A documentary highlighting the plight of those living in the Indian occupied Kashmir and gross human rights violations committed by Indian military was screened. Participants and speakers also urged international community and United Nations to address the longstanding issue of Kashmir and take urgent measures to stop genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.
The event was attended by dignitaries, political figures, and members of civil society organizations based in Jeddah. Participants reiterated their commitment to continue their support for the struggle of Kashmiris for their right to self-determination.
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