Ambassador Tirmizi highlights importance of observance of Youm-e-Istehsal

ABU DHABI: The Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi, commemorated Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir to mark the fifth anniversary of India’s illegal actions of 5th August 2019, aimed at altering the internationally recognised disputed status of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK).

The event was attended by a group of Pakistanis and Kashmiris based in the United Arab Emirates.

In his statement, Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi highlighted the importance of observance of the Youm-e-Istehsal and recalled India’s brutality in IIOJK, resulting in violation of fundamental rights of the Kashmiri people.

He referred to illegal actions of 5th August 2019 as a blatant violation of international law including the UN Charter and UN Security Council Resolutions. He emphasised the need of international community’s active role in resolving the Jammu & Kashmir dispute in line with aspirations of Kashmiri people and pursuant to the UNSC Resolutions. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to extend political, diplomatic and moral support to Kashmiri people in their just struggle for realization of their inalienable right to self-determination.

A special documentary showing Indian atrocities and life in the IIOJK was also screened during the event.