OIC Supports Pakistan over Resolution of Kashmir Dispute

Sartaj Aziz shakes hands with OIC Secretary-General Yousef Bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen in Islamabad.

Islamabad, 14 Rajab 1438/11 April 2017 (MINA) — Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Monday said that it is in full agreement with Pakistan over peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

It was stated by OIC Secretary-General Dr. Yousef Ahmad Al-Othaimeen during a joint news briefing with Pakistan’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz following their talks in federal capital Islamabad.

The two leaders said that there was 100 percent unanimity of views on all issues facing the Muslim world and the way forward.

The OIC Secretary-General said that his organization has the same position as that of Pakistan on issues of Kashmir, Palestine, Islamophobia and plight of Muslim communities in non-Muslim countries.

The Secretary General thanked Pakistan for supporting programs and causes espoused by OIC and said the two sides discussed holding of the upcoming summit of OIC on Science and Technology.

He said the OIC condemns all terrorist acts in Pakistan or any other country, adding that terrorism is terrorism and it has no race or religion. He said “we condemn terrorism no matter where it happens in the world as Islam is religion of peace and co-existence.”

The two sides have vowed to work closely on all issues facing the Muslim world, he added.

Kashmir always on OIC top Agenda

Answering a question, the OIC Secretary General said Kashmir has always been on top of the agenda of OIC, adding that the OIC has been urging India to provide access to Kashmir but unfortunately India has declined to accede to the request.

He said India also opposed dispatch of an OIV Human Rights Commission to Kashmir.

The OIC Secretary-General said despite denial by India, “we should keep pressure on New Delhi on the issue of human rights violations in Occupied Kashmir and peaceful resolution of the dispute.”

Sartaj Aziz thanked the OIC and the Muslim countries for their consistent support on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Advisor said he briefed the distinguished guest on human rights violation by Indian forces in Kashmir.

He said we agreed to work together to combat Islamophobia and hatred against Muslims and formulate joint Islamic action against publication of blasphemous material including on social media. (T/RS5/RS1)

Miraj Islamic News Agency (MINA)