New York: Turkiye and Azerbaijan have once again expressed support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination in line with the UN Security Council resolutions. Addressing a Kashmir Solidarity Day event hosted jointly by the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN and the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York, Permanent Representative of Turkiye to the UN Ambassador Ahmet Yildiz voiced his country’s opposition to unilateral steps taken by India in Jammu and Kashmir, including demographic and other administrative and legal changes. He noted that the annulment of Article 370 complicated the situation in the region and emphasized that the relevant UNSC resolutions provided the framework for just resolution of the Kashmir dispute.
According to Radio Pakistan, Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to the UN Ambassador Tofig Musayev highlighted the need for the resolution of Jammu and Kashmir in accordance with international norms, the UN Charter, and Security Council resolutions. He stressed that continuous efforts are necessary for the establishment of sustainable peace in South Asia and noted the active engagement of the OIC in matters of peace and security.
Permanent Observer of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ambassador Hameed Ajibaiye Opeloyeru reiterated the OIC’s strong support for the Kashmir cause, demanding the revocation of all illegal measures initiated on August 5, 2019, which aimed to change the demographic structure of Jammu and Kashmir.
Deputy Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Abdulaziz Alateek emphasized the importance of constructive dialogue and engagement for the peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. He underscored the necessity of upholding and respecting the aspirations of the Kashmiris.
In his welcome remarks, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Ambassador Munir Akram expressed gratitude to the members of the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir for their unwavering support for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination. He remarked that the Kashmiris’ story of defiance against Indian occupation is fundamentally about rights and justice.