Sartaj Aziz urges OIC to take notice of Indian atrocities in Occupied Kashmir
Aziz thanked OIC and Muslim countries for their consistent support on Kashmir dispute.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on Monday has demanded the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on human rights violation to launch action over Indian atrocities in Occupied Kashmir.
During a joint press conference with OIC Secretary General Dr Yousaf Ahmad Al-Othaimeen in Islamabad, Sartaj Aziz thanked the OIC and the Muslim countries for their consistent support on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.
OIC said it is in full agreement with Pakistan over peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute. This was stated by OIC Secretary-General Dr. Yousaf Ahmad Al-Othaimeen during a joint news briefing with Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz following their talks.
Replying to a question, he said the OIC has been urging India to provide access to Occupied Kashmir but unfortunately India has declined to accede to the request. He said India also opposed despatch of an OIV Human Rights Commission to Occupied Kashmir.
“Despite denial by India, we should keep pressure on New Delhi on the issue of human rights violations in Occupied Kashmir and peaceful resolution of the dispute,” he added.
Dr. Othaimeen thanked Pakistan for supporting programs and caused espoused by OIC and said the two sides discussed holding of the upcoming summit of OIC on Science and Technology.
Condemning all terrorist acts in Pakistan or any other country, He said that terrorism has no race or religion and that Islam is a religion of peace and co-existence.
About conflict in Syria, Secretary-General said it has two dimensions - political and humanitarian. He said OIC wants political solution of the problem and mobilizing support for refugees to alleviate their sufferings.
He said OIC also wants to initiate dialogue with European countries on issues pertaining to Muslims living there as the organization is in a unique position to play the role of a bridge between Muslim communities and the host governments.
