Imran Khan thanks UNSC for taking up Kashmir dispute

Prime Minister Imran Khan has welcomed the United Nations Security Council for again taking up the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, which has been on its agenda for over 70 years.

In a series of tweets on Thursday, he said the UNSC, under the UN Charter, not only has the responsibility for maintaining international peace and security but also of ensuring implementation of its resolutions.

“Pakistan’s position remains clear and unambiguous. The J&K dispute must be resolved in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions granting Kashmiri people the right of self determination under a free & fair plebiscite,” PM Khan said.

Pakistan will continue to extend all possible support to the Kashmiri people until they secure this inalienable right, added the PM.

We thank the Council members who expressed concern over the deteriorating human rights & humanitarian situation in IIOJK, advised against escalation of tensions, underscored the need for respecting international law & called for a peaceful resolution of the dispute.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 6, 2020