Pakistan’s permanent representative of the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, has said that Islamabad has serious reservations about his Arch-Rival’s recent actions following the Pahagam incident, which has pose serious threats to the region’s peace and security.
The Kashmir-Tvisten stands unresolved today, even after more than 70 years, the broadcast said, while informing the media after the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in the camera, which was called to Pakistan’s request in the middle of escalating tensions with India after the attack in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
“Kashmir -the core problem between Pakistan and India, and it must be solved in accordance with Kashmiri’s hopes,” he noted.
A peaceful solution to Kashmir -Tvisten is not possible without the involvement of the Kashmiri people, he said. He also noted that lasting peace in the region was not possible without solving this core problem.
When he draws the world’s attention to the human rights situation in IIOJK, he said innocent civilians continue to face oppression and atrocities in the hands of the Indian forces.
Islamabad has repeatedly said and says once again that it has nothing to do with the Pahagam event, he emphasized, noting that Pakistan is willing to offer complete cooperation in an independent, transparent and international investigation.
The ambassador reminded the international community that Pakistan had been the front line of the global fight against terrorism and sacrificed more than 90,000 lives in this battle.
Ambassador ITIKHAR repeated Pakistan’s firm obligation to defend his sovereignty and territorial integrity. “Pakistan has the right to defend himself,” he observed.
Pakistan’s envoy to the UN expressed strong concerns about India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty and called it a violation of international law. He noted that the case had also been raised during the UNSC meeting.
He reiterated that it was important to act according to the Security Council’s decisions on sustainable peace in the region.
Iftikhar said Pakistan prefers dialogue to solve all problems with his neighbors, as dialogues are the only viable path to peace.
He thanked the Security Council for summoning the meeting, which he said was aimed at discussing the current situation.
At the start of the Security Council Session, Khaled Khiari, the UN Assistant Secretary General of the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific Ocean oriented Member States, according to diplomats.
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At the forefront of the meeting of the 15-member bodies, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on “Maximum Restraint” from India and Pakistan, warning that escalating tensions over a recently deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir risking spiraling to a direct military confrontation.
Guterres expressed journalists outside the Security Council, expressed the deep concern of Guterres over the relations between the two South Asian neighbors and said they had reached “their highest this year.”
He repeated his condemnation of the terrorist attack on April 22 in the Pahagam area, which killed at least 26 civilians and injured many more.
“Targeting civilians is unacceptable – and those responsible must be brought to justice on credible and legal means,” the UN chief said.
“It is also important – especially at this critical hour – to avoid a military confrontation that could easily turn out of control.”