February 5, 2024 0 Comment Seminar, photo exhibition on ‘Kashmir Solidarity’ Day in Colombo

ASHRAFF A SAMAD

COLOMBO : A Seminar and Photo Exhibition was held at the Pakistan High Commission, Colombo to commemorate “Kashmir Solidarity Day” Monday, Feb 5

The day reaffirmed Pakistan’s unconditional support to the Kashmiris in their struggle for right of self-determination. The ceremony was attended by a large number of Pakistani community members, friends of Kashmir and local journalists.

The seminar concluded with remarks delivered by the Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan Wajid Hassan Hashmi. He reiterated the resolve of the Government and people of Pakistan that they will always stand shoulder to shoulder with their Kashmiri brothers and sisters in their hour of need. He reiterated that Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) has been under brutal violence for more than seven decades and it is high time that the world, especially the United Nations take notice of these human rights violations.

The Acting High Commissioner stated that the Jammu & Kashmir dispute needs to be resolved on the basis of international legitimacy and the Security Council must prevent a disastrous conflict and secure the implementation of its own resolutions. The volatile situation in Kashmir threatens international peace and security with acts of state brutality within Indian occupied Jammu & Kashmir.

Lastly, the Acting High Commissioner thanked thekeynote speakers and all invitees for their enthusiastic participation. Earlier, Trade & Investment Attaché read the Kashmir Solidarity Day messages of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, respectively.

Pictures depicting the human rights violations by Indian occupation forces in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) were displayed at the venue as part of the Photo Exhibition. Digital videos exhibiting violence in IIOJK were also played during the Seminar.