Regional security deteriorating amid Indian threats, FM Qureshi warns UNSC
Indian attitude is dangerous for the regional peace and stability.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday has written a letter to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) president and draws his attention to the deteriorating security situation in the region resulting from the Indian belligerence and threats of use of force against Pakistan.
The foreign minister accused India of spreading lies. “It is with a sense of urgency that I draw your attention to the deteriorating security situation in our region resulting from the Indian belligerence and threats of use of force against Pakistan,” wrote Qureshi.
Qureshi further said that Indian attitude is dangerous for the regional peace and stability and urged the international community to stop the Modi government from any misadventure.
The letter further says that the frenzy created by the Indian government has resulted in reprisal attacks against Kashmiris in the occupied valley.
Raking up the Kashmir issue once again the foreign minister goes on to say that people of the valley are being targeted because they are demanding their inalienable right of self-determination.
On Monday, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had written a letter to the UN Secretary General. "It is with a sense of urgency that I draw your attention to the deteriorating security situation in our region resulting from the threat of use of force against Pakistan by India." the Foreign Minister stated.
He said the Pulwama attack on Indian Central Reserve Police Force was ostensibly and even by Indian accounts carried out by a Kashmiri resident of Indian Occupied Kashmir. Attributing it to Pakistan even before investigations is absurd.
"For domestic political reasons, India has deliberately ratcheted up its hostile rhetoric against Pakistan and created a tense environment. It has also hinted that it may abandon the Indus Waters Treaty. This would be a grievous error."
He said it is imperative to take steps for de-escalation and urged the United Nations to step in to defuse tensions.
FM Qureshi stated that India must be asked to conduct an open and credible investigation on Pulwama incident.
"You may also consider asking India to refrain from further escalating the situation and enter into dialogue with Pakistan and the Kashmiris to calm the situation down." He also request that this letter be circulated to members of the Security Council and General Assembly.
