FM draws UNSC, UNSG’s attention to alarming situation in IIOJK

Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has addressed a letter to the President of UN Security Council and the UN Secretary-General drawing their attention to the alarming situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

In his letter, the Foreign Minister especially highlighted India's ongoing unlawful measures to change the demographic structure of the occupied territory and its continued denial of the right of self-determination to the people of IIOJK.

He recalled that the unilateral measures by India since 5th August 2019 in IIOJK are in blatant violation of international law, relevant UN resolutions and the Fourth Geneva Convention.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari underscored that India is making expeditious moves to register 2.5 million new voters in IIOJK before the upcoming local elections in the region, to further alter the demographic makeup of the occupied territory.

Calling upon the UN Security Council to take immediate cognizance of Indian illegal actions, he emphasized on making concerted efforts to promote a peaceful settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant UN Resolutions and the wishes of Kashmiri people.

The Foreign Minister demanded of the world body to remind India that Jammu and Kashmir remain an internationally recognized dispute and prevail upon it to let the people of IIOJK determine their own future.

He reiterated that the only legal basis for the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute is the implementation of relevant UN Resolutions which call for a free and impartial plebiscite under the auspices of the United Nations.