Pakistan Embassy in Moscow observes Kashmir Black Day, reaffirms support for Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination

MOSCOW, Oct 27 (APP):The Embassy of Pakistan observed Kashmir Black Day here at Pakistan House to mark 27 October 1947, when Indian troops entered Jammu and Kashmir.

The occasion served as a reminder of the longstanding Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the importance of its peaceful resolution in accordance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.

The ceremony was attended by members of the Pakistani community in Moscow, along with officers and officials of the Embassy.

Addressing the gathering, Ambassador of Pakistan to the Russian Federation,Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, highlighted the historical background of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the challenges faced by the Kashmiri people. He reiterated Pakistan’s principled position on the issue and emphasized the need for a just, peaceful and lasting resolution in accordance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

The Ambassador also referred to the human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), underscoring the importance of sustained international attention to the humanitarian concerns in the region.

A documentary highlighting the plight of the Kashmiri people in IIOJK was screened during the ceremony, offering an insight into the humanitarian challenges and difficulties faced by the local population.

The observance reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued diplomatic, political and moral support for the Kashmiri people and its commitment to resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute through peaceful means, in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.