The ongoing atrocities in Indian-held Kashmir have been highlighted by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (PM) in meetings with international leaders on sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session in New York.
According to details, Nawaz Sharif has met Saudi Crown Prince and Vice PM Muhammad bin Nayef and briefed him about continuous atrocities of India in held-Kashmir.
Talking to British Prime Minister Theresa May, the premier said, “People in IHK must be allowed to choose their destination under United Nations Security Council resolutions.”
“Human rights violations and brutal state oppression in Kashmir are at their peak,” he added.
“It is the duty of the international community to ask India to immediately end state atrocities against innocent and defenceless Kashmiris,” he continued.
The PM also expressed satisfaction on the state of bilateral relations in a meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key.
Separately, talking at UN Summit for Refugees and Migrants at the United Nations in New York, Prime Minister said, “Pakistan is the only country in the world which hosted Afghan refugees for the longest period and despite a decline in international funding we did not back out.”
On the other hand, PM Nawaz will address United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday to enunciate Pakistan’s position on key international issues.
The Prime Minister will call upon the international community and the United Nations to live up to their promise of the right to self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and wishes of the Kashmiri people.
The Prime Minister will highlight Pakistan’s contribution in maintaining peace and security in the regional as well as global context.