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Saudi Arab,Jeddah Feb 05 (APP):The Kashmiri and Pakistani community in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia observed Kashmir Solidarity Day with traditional zeal and fervor, with a main event held at the Consulate General of Pakistan, Jeddah.
The event featured special messages from the President of Pakistan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and the Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister of Pakistan.
The event commenced with a recitation of the Holy Quran and the national anthem of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, stirring a strong sense of patriotism and respect among all attendees.
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative/ Ambassador in OIC, Mr. Syed Muhammad Fawad Sher was the keynote speaker of the event, and the prominent member of the Pakistani and Kashmiri community in Jeddah, Masood Puri, Eng. Arif Mughal and Sardar Waqas Inayat also addressed the gathering.
The speakers shed light on India’s illegal and unilateral actions of August 5, 2019 and emphasized that despite turning Kashmir into a fortified prison, India could not defeat the indomitable spirit of the freedom-loving Kashmiri people. They called upon India to immediately stop gross, systematic, and state-sponsored human rights abuses in IIOJK.
The Consul General of Pakistan Syed Mustafa Rabbani, in his remarks, expressed his sincere appreciation for the Saudi leadership for their consistent support for the Kashmir cause. He also praised the role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in actively raising awareness about this important issue. Consul General urged the international community and UN to play their due role to ensure that Kashmiris can exercise their right of self- determination.
While speaking at the occasion, speakers highlighted the atrocities of the Indian military and India’s designs of imposing demographic changes in the IIOJK region to change the ground realities. Speakers emphasized that the world community must come together to ensure justice for the people of Kashmir as per UN resolutions.
A documentary highlighting the plight of those living in the Indian occupied Kashmir and gross human rights violations committed by the Indian military, was screened. Participants and speakers also urged the international community and United Nations to address the longstanding issue of Kashmir and take urgent measures to stop the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.
The event was attended by dignitaries and members of civil society organizations based in Jeddah. Participants reiterated their commitment to continue their support for the struggle of Kashmiris for their right to self-determination. The event concluded with heartfelt prayers for the former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhary and for the martyrs of the Kashmir cause.