Pakistan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia meets OIC Secretary General

ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia Khan Hasham bin Saddique met the OIC Secretary General Dr. Yousaf A. Al-Othaimeen at the OIC secretariat in Jeddah.

Khan Hasham bin Saddique thanked the OIC Secretary General for his statement on the recent violence by the Indian forces against the innocent Kashmiris and condemning the acts of aggression, said a message received here on Thursday.

The Ambassador briefed the Secretary General on the current situation in Indian Held Kashmir and the atrocities being committed by the occupying forces.

He said that Kashmir and Palestine are the two major and long standing issues being faced by the Muslim Ummah.

Khan Hasham bin Saddique appreciated the continued support of OIC for Kashmir and its just resolution in accordance with the UNSC resolutions.

The Ambassador delivered a letter from the Foreign Minister of Pakistan highlighting the grave humanitarian situation in Indian held Kashmir.

The OIC Secretary General Dr. Yousaf A. Al-Othaimeen appreciated the meaningful role played by Pakistan in the OIC. He said that the OIC is voice of Kashmiris.

The OIC Secretary General reiterated the OIC’s stance on Kashmir dispute and said that peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue according to the wishes of Kashmiri people and in accordance with the UNSC resolutions would bring durable peace in the region.

Ambassador Hasham appreciated the vibrant role played by the OIC Secretary General in making OIC an active platform.

The issues of utilization of scholarship by the students from member countries and holding of socio cultural events amongst the member state were also discussed.

The Consul General of Pakistan Shehryar Akbar Khan and Deputy Consul General Shaiq Bhutto were also present on the occasion.