Saudi, Emirati FMs discuss Kashmir issue with PM Imran
The visiting dignitaries also held a meeting with Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Saudi Arabia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Bin Sultan-al Nahyan held a meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM Office in Islamabad.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi was also present in the meeting.
The meeting discussed matters pertaining to overall situation of Kashmir came under discussion during the meeting.
On the occasion, PM Imran Khan highlighted Pakistan’s deep concern over the worsening human rights and humanitarian situation in Occupied Kashmir because of the month-long complete lockdown and communications blackout in the occupied territory.
Imran Khan further underscored that India’s actions are a clear violation of UN Security Council resolutions and international law. There was a genuine fear of a false flag operation to divert world’s attention from India’s illegal actions and intensified repression of Kashmiris.
The prime minister added that Saudi Arabia and UAE have an important role in this regard.
He urged international community to pressurize India to halt and reverse its illegal actions and aggressive policies and postures in Occupied Kashmir.
The visiting dignitaries said they were visiting Pakistan at the direction of their leadership. They reaffirmed the strategic significance of the relationship of KSA and UAE with Pakistan.
They also acknowledged Pakistan’s role and efforts in promoting and maintaining regional peace and stability.
Both countries would remain engaged to help address the current challenges, defuse tensions, and promote an environment of peace and security.
Earlier, Saudi and Emirati dignitaries who are on a day-long visit held a meeting with Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and discussed the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of India’s move of ending the occupied Valley’s special status.
On the occasion, Qureshi made it clear that Indian move is a violation of international law and a violation of UN resolutions.
He said that India has held hostages for millions of Kashmiris for over a month, adding that the situation in Kashmir is alarming and food and medicines are not available
Prior to the delegation-level talks, the three foreign ministers warmly shook and raised hands in front of cameras as a gesture of unity among the three nations.
