A function was held at the Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi on Sunday to observe "Kashmir Solidarity Day". A large number of Pakistanis including Kashmiri community in the UAE assembled in the premises of the Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi, to show solidarity with their Kashmiri brethren and to condemn the human rights violations being committed by Indian forces.
Moazzam A Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to UAE, presided over the function.
The messages of President and Prime Minister on the occasion were read out. Children from Pakistani schools made speeches and sang national songs.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Moazzam said that the purpose of the observance of Solidarity Day was to highlight the significance of the day and reaffirm our solidarity with the Kashmiri people in their just struggle for the right to self-determination.
He called upon the international community to take cognisance of the plight of the Kashmiri people who have been subjugated by Indian occupation. He said that, on this day, the people of Pakistan renew their resolve to continue their support for struggling Kashmiri brothers till they achieve their cherished objective. Our leadership has also made it clear that the people of Kashmir are entitled to their right to self-determination and India should immediately stop its atrocities and aggression against the peace loving people of the Indian Occupied Kashmir. While reiterating historical facts, Ambassador Moazzam reassured the Kashmiri brethren of Government and people of Pakistan's complete moral, political and diplomatic support for their rights.
Ambassador Moazzam A. Khan said that the government of Pakistan has forcefully raised the Kashmir issue at international forums and called upon the United Nations and its member countries to play their role in resolving the decades old issue of Kashmir in accordance with UN resolutions and the wishes of Kashmiris. Ambassador added that the Government of Pakistan would continue its political, moral and diplomatic support to the struggle of the Kashmiri people for their right of self-determination.
The audience was also shown a documentary on the plight of the Kashmiri people. The brochures, posters, booklets and articles relevant to the occasion were distributed amongst the participants. The posters were also displayed in the Chancery Hall.
At the end of the function, special prayers were offered for the Kashmiri martyrs and for an early resolution of Kashmir dispute.-PR
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