Pakistan on Monday emphasised the need to resolve the conflicts in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and Palestine by allowing their peoples to exercise the UN-promised right to self-determination.
“The principles of self-determination and the non-acquisition of territory through the use or threat of force are fundamental to maintaining world order,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during a special meeting of OIC Ambassadors at the UN.
“Respect for these principles is critical to achieving just solutions for both Palestine and the Jammu and Kashmir dispute,” added Dar, who had arrived on Sunday afternoon to participate in the UN Security Council’s high-level meeting on global governance and multilateralism.
He further stated that in both conflicts, the implementation of these principles is crucial to ending foreign occupation and ensuring freedom.
At the outset, Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to advancing the common goals of the OIC at the UN.
He specifically expressed that Pakistan would continue to advocate for a just and lasting peace in Palestine, calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, unhindered humanitarian assistance, and firm opposition to any efforts aimed at displacing the Palestinian people.
Dar reiterated Pakistan’s full support for the two-state solution, envisioning a viable, sovereign state of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
The DPM also reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support for the just struggle of the Kashmiri people, urging the international community to seek a peaceful resolution to the IIOJK dispute in line with relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people.
In addition, Dar voiced concern over reported Israeli threats to conduct further attacks against Iran, emphasizing that such actions would pose a severe threat to regional and international peace and security.
“Despite the hostile rhetoric, it is our hope that all parties will seek to revive the JCPOA (Iran nuclear deal) on equitable terms. This should contribute significantly to achieving durable peace and security across the Middle East,” he added.
The FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the peaceful resolution of conflicts affecting Muslim countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter.
He also stressed the urgent need to combat Islamophobia and called for the prompt appointment of a UN Special Envoy, in line with the OIC’s collective efforts to counter this growing global trend.
Dar concluded by underscoring Pakistan’s strong commitment to working closely with OIC member states during its Security Council term on all issues of mutual interest.
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