Kashmir resolution according to wishes of Kashmiris: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan would continue to pursue a resolution of the Kashmir dispute based on the wishes of Kashmiri people and hoped they will be the part of dialogue process. In a message on the Kashmir solidarity day, the President reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering political,

ISLAMABAD, Feb 05, 2009:Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan would continue to pursue a resolution of the Kashmir dispute based on the wishes of Kashmiri people and hoped they will be the part of dialogue process. In a message on the Kashmir solidarity day, the President reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering political, moral and diplomatic support to the just struggle of the Kashmiri brethren for their right to self-determination, as enshrined in the UN Charter and relevant UN resolutions. The President said Kashmir Solidarity Day was an occasion to pay tribute to the countless sacrifices of the valiant people of Kashmir who have remained resolute and steadfast in the face of oppression spanning more than six decades. “I wish to reassure my Kashmiri brethren that Pakistan remains firmly committed to finding a just and peaceful solution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the aspirations of the people of Kashmir.” President Zardari said for more than six decades, Kashmir issue remains on the agenda of the UN as an unfulfilled obligation. “We will continue to support the Kashmiri people in their quest for realising their right to self-determination. Pakistan calls for an end to the human rights violations in the Indian Occupied Kashmir.” The President said Pakistan would continue to pursue a resolution of Kashmir dispute based on the wishes of Kashmiri people. “To that end, we believe that Kashmiris should be associated with the Dialogue process. We are in no doubt that ultimately; Kashmiris would be the final arbiter of their destiny.” President Zardari said “I take this opportunity to reiterate to our Kashmiri brethren our pledge that they have Pakistan’s full moral, diplomatic and political support. Their goals are our goals. Their dreams are our dreams. May Allah grant us the strength to continue our joint struggle.” (APP)

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