NEW YORK – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said Pakistan lookedforward to Indonesia’s support and understanding on the plight of Kashmirisand attendant risks to peace and security.
The prime minister, in a meeting with Indonesian Vice President MuhammadJusuf Kalla on the sidelines of 74th session of the United Nations GeneralAssembly, apprised him of the dire human rights and humanitarian situationin the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ &K) posing serious risks tolives of over eight million Kashmiris, and to regional peace and security.
He emphasized that the international community must urge India to lift thecurfew and other restrictions that had been imposed on the Kashmiripopulation for over 53 days.
India’s baseless allegations and belligerent rhetoric were reflective ofits irresponsible approach and any ill-advised action could further imperilpeace and security in the region, he warned.
Recalling the UN Security Council’s meeting on the situation in IOJ&K lastmonth, the prime minister appreciated the decision of members of theSecurity Council, including Indonesia as a non-permanent member, toprioritize Kashmir on the UNSC agenda in view of Indian illegal andunilateral actions.
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Recalling Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s visit to Pakistan last year,Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed satisfaction over the growth offraternal ties and substantive collaboration between the two countries indiverse fields.
Both the leaders exchanged views on matters related to peace andreconciliation in Afghanistan and underlined the importance of successfulculmination of the process. The two sides also agreed to further strengthenbilateral trade ties and take steps to deepen mutual economic engagement.
