UNITED NATIONS, New York – Prime Minister Imran Khan responds overTurkish President speech at UN General Assembly raising with full force theOccupied Kashmir case in the World.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday urged for resolution ofthe longstanding Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India throughinitiation of dialogue process on the basis of justice and equity.
In his address at the UN General Assembly session in New York, Erdoganstrongly criticised the international community for failing to address theKashmir conflict, which, he said, awaits resolution for 72 years.
The president said the stability and prosperity of South Asia could not beseparated from the Kashmir issue.
“In order for the Kashmiri people to look at a safe future together withtheir Pakistani and Indian neighbors, it is imperative to solve the problemthrough dialogue and on the basis of justice and equity, but not throughcollision,” said the Turkish president.
“Despite the [United Nations Security Council] resolutions adopted, Kashmiris still besieged and eight million people are blockaded in Kashmir,” hesaid.
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“The invasions, conflicts and terrorist activities for almost four decadesin Afghanistan have led to instability in the region,” Mr Erdogan outlined.
Immediately after Erdogan’s remarks, Prime Minister Imran Khan thanked himon twitter for highlighting the issue of occupied Kashmir at the UNGA.
In a tweet, the premier stated: “I appreciate President Erdogan’s statementthat the stability and prosperity of South Asia cannot be separated fromthe Kashmir issue.”
