Foreign Secretary briefs EU diplomats over Kashmir situation

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua on Wednesday briefed European Union envoys on the grave human rights situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir and continuous violation of the Line of Control by Indian forces, said Nafees Zakaria, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In his tweets, Zakaria said that in her meeting with the EU Ambassadors at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – she also spoke on Pakistan`s relations with the European Union and other geopolitical matters.

Earlier, a nine-member delegation of Representatives of All Parties Hurriyat Conference called on Foreign Affairs Adviser Sartaj Aziz 

On the occasion, Aziz said that Jammu and Kashmir remains the core dispute between India and Pakistan, and its resolution is imperative for bringing peace to South Asia. 

He underscored that the valiant people of Indian occupied Jammu & Kashmir are waging a heroic and just struggle against Indian occupation. 

Pakistan pays rich tribute to Kashmiris for their unmatched sacrifices and unparalleled resilience.

Aziz reaffirmed that people and the Government of Pakistan stand behind Kashmiris in extending political, diplomatic and moral support to their just struggle. 

Pakistan continues to pursue its principled position on Jammu and Kashmir and extends its steadfast support to the Kashmiris in their just struggle, as Kashmir cause remains close to the hearts of every Pakistani, he added.

The Adviser underlined that the international community has rejected Indian attempts to equate the indigenous self-determination movement of Kashmiris with terrorism. In this regard, he mentioned the outcome document of the OIC Summit in Istanbul last year, and the resolution adopted at the CFM, which was held in Abidjan last week. 

He also noted that Kashmiri diaspora abroad, and members of the civil society in various countries have been holding events to highlight Indian atrocities in IoK.

The Kashmiri delegation briefed Aziz on the grave human rights situation in Indian occupied Kashmir, and expressed concern over the policy of genocide being pursued by Indian forces, as manifested in the continued bloodshed of defenceless Kashmiris with impunity. 

They expressed deep appreciation of Kashmiris for the effective efforts and strong support of the Government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to the Kashmiri cause.