BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 5. Pakistan will continue providing political, diplomatic and moral support to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir and raising this issue at international forums, Trend's correspondent reports from the event.
The message of Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari was read by Sara Ijaz, Deputy Head of Pakistan's Diplomatic Mission to Azerbaijan, during an event marking the Day of Exploitation (Youm-e-Istehsal) held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Baku.
"Pakistan remains steadfast in its moral, political, and diplomatic support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, illegally occupied by India. We will continue to raise this issue at all international fora until the dispute over Jammu and Kashmir is resolved in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people," the message noted.
The message also pointed out that Pakistan views India's decision of August 5, 2019, to revoke the special constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir as a unilateral and illegal step.
According to the President, these measures did not change the internationally recognized status of the territory. He called on the international community, including the United Nations, to intensify efforts to resolve the issue peacefully.
"A just and lasting peace in South Asia is closely linked to a peaceful resolution of the dispute over Jammu and Kashmir," the message added.
The event was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, government institutions, academic circles, civil society, and media organizations.
