Kashmir Dispute Unresolved After Nearly 80 Years, Says Ishaq Dar
He emphasised that the relevant UN Security Council resolutions remain the foundation for a peaceful and just settlement of the longstanding dispute.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to raising the voice of the Kashmiri people at every international forum, stressing that the Kashmir dispute remains unresolved nearly eight decades after Indian forces entered Srinagar on October 27, 1947.
In a message marking Kashmir Black Day on Tuesday, Dar said the people of Indian-occupied Kashmir continue to be denied their fundamental right to self-determination despite decades of international commitments and United Nations Security Council resolutions.
He emphasised that the relevant UN Security Council resolutions remain the foundation for a peaceful and just settlement of the longstanding dispute.
The Deputy Prime Minister said the Kashmiri people’s struggle is rooted in their demand for justice, peace and the right to determine their own political future.
Referring to India’s actions of August 5, 2019, Dar said the developments in Indian-occupied Kashmir had drawn increased international attention to the situation in the disputed territory.
He expressed serious concern over the detention of political leaders in Indian-occupied Kashmir and stressed the need for sustained international attention to the human rights situation.
Dar maintained that the aspirations of the Kashmiri people could not be suppressed through force, coercion or restrictions on their fundamental freedoms.
He urged the international community to play an active role in protecting the basic rights of Kashmiris and supporting meaningful efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the dispute.
The Foreign Minister underscored that effective international engagement remains essential to resolving the Kashmir issue in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s longstanding position, Dar said Islamabad would continue extending political, moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people.
He reiterated that Pakistan would continue highlighting the Kashmir dispute and advocating for the rights of the Kashmiri people at every international forum until a peaceful and just resolution is achieved.
