ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Imran Khan said that on Kashmir Solidarity Day, we reaffirm our resolute support for our Kashmiri brothers and sisters, who continue to be subjected to an inhuman military siege and communications blockade since August 5, 2019.
Kashmir Solidarity Day is being observed on Friday to express whole hearted support of the Pakistani nation to the just struggle of Kashmiri people for their inalienable right to self-determination under the UN Security Council resolutions.
The prime minister said that while observing this Day, we salute the unflinching resolve of Kashmiris in their valiant struggle for the right to self-determination, which was pledged to them by India, Pakistan, and the International Community.
Imran Khan said that India must stop its brutal suppression of Kashmiris, adhere to its international human rights obligations, and honour the commitment to grant to Kashmiris their inalienable right to self-determination through a free and impartial plebiscite under the UN auspices.
For its part, Pakistan will remain unshakable in its solidarity with the Kashmiri people until they realize their legitimate and inalienable right to self-determination in accordance with the United Nations Charter and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, the prime minister said.
“This is indispensable for durable peace and security in South Asia,” he said.
On #KashmirSolidarityDay, I want to reiterate that Pakistan stands united & resolute with the Kashmiris in their legitimate struggle for self-determination, which has been reaffirmed by the international community in numerous UNSC resolutions.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 5, 2021
Over 7 decades of Indian Occupation & oppression have failed to weaken the Kashmiri people’s resolve to struggle for their right to self-determination. Now, a younger generation of Kashmiris is taking the struggle forward with even greater resolve.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 5, 2021
To the Kashmiri people, my message is that your goal of self determination is not far. Pakistan will stand with you till you achieve your legitimate rights. Pakistan has always stood for peace in our region, but the onus of creating an enabling environment lies with India.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 5, 2021
If India demonstrates sincerity in seeking a just solution to the Kashmir issue, in accordance with UNSC resolutions, we are ready to take two steps forward for peace. But let no one mistake our desire for stability & peace as a sign of weakness.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 5, 2021
Rather, it is because of our strength & confidence as a nation that we are prepared to go the extra mile to ensure a just peace that fulfills the legitimate aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 5, 2021