Kashmir dispute, which has been on its agenda for more than 70 years.In a series of tweets on Thursday, the premier said that the UNSC, under the UN Charter, not only has the responsibility for maintaining international peace and security but also of ensuring implementation of its resolutions.
"We thank the Council members who expressed concern over the deteriorating human rights & humanitarian situation in IIOJK, advised against escalation of tensions, underscored the need for respecting international law & called for a peaceful resolution of the dispute," he said in a tweet.
Talking about Pakistan's position regarding the issue, PM Imran said that the dispute must be resolved in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions granting Kashmiri people the right to self-determination under a free and fair plebiscite.He further said that Pakistan will continue to extend all possible support to the Kashmiri people until they secure this inalienable right.
I welcome the UNSC for again taking up the Jammu & Kashmir dispute, which has been on its agenda for over 70 yrs. The UNSC, under the UN Charter, not only has the responsibility for maintaining international peace & security but also of ensuring implementation of its resolutions.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 6, 2020