The Consulate General of Pakistan, Dubai, held an event to observe Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir, marking the sixth anniversary of India’s illegal and unilateral actions of August 5, 2019, which aimed to alter the internationally recognized disputed status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). Several members from the Pakistani and Kashmiri communities residing in the UAE attended the gathering.
H.E. Hussain Muhammad, Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, underscored the significance of observing Youm-e-Istehsal as a symbol of support for the oppressed people of IIOJK. He reiterated that India’s unilateral steps are a clear violation of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and the UN Charter. He emphasized that these illegal actions have further aggravated the human rights situation in the occupied territory, but cannot suppress the legitimate struggle of the Kashmiri people for their right to self-determination.
The Consul General stressed that the only durable solution to the Kashmir dispute lies in its resolution in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and the relevant UNSC resolutions. He reaffirmed that the just settlement of the Kashmir issue remains a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy.
He assured that Pakistan will continue to extend unwavering political, diplomatic, and moral support to the Kashmiri people in their just struggle for freedom. Highlighting the current year’s significance, he referred to the success of Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos, victoriously carried out by Pakistan in response to Indian aggression, as a symbol of national resilience.
Messages from the leadership of Pakistan expressing solidarity with the Kashmiri people were read out on the occasion. A special documentary highlighting Indian human rights violations in IIOJK was screened to highlight the ongoing plight of Kashmiris.
