The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday reaffirmed the United Nations Security Council resolutions on the internationally recognised status of Jammu and Kashmir dispute and its final disposition through a UN-supervised plebiscite.
“The General Secretariat reaffirms the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on the internationally recognised status of Jammu and Kashmir dispute and its final disposition through a UN supervised plebiscite,” a statement issued by the OIC said.
The organisation expressed concerns over the latest situation in the occupied valley following revoking of its special status on August 5. “The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has been following with concern developments in Jammu and Kashmir as a result of the unilateral decision taken by India on 5 August 2019 revoking Constitutional Article 370, thereby removing the special status of the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir,” the statement read.
Recalling the OIC Summit decisions and Council of Foreign Ministers resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir, the OIC reiterated solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. It also called for immediate lifting of the curfew, restoration of communication and the respect for the fundamental rights of the people of Kashmir.
Recognising the centrality of the issue of Jammu and Kashmir between Pakistan and India and the need for seeking a durable and just solution according to the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council, the OIC stressed the need for the resumption of dialogue process between Pakistan and India, which is a prerequisite for development, peace and stability in South Asia.
