Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has sought Malaysian support for resolution of Kashmir issue in accordance with the aspirations of the people of Kashmir and United Nations (UN) resolutions. Qaiser expressed these views during a meeting with Speaker of Malaysian House of Representatives Tan Sri Dato Mohamad Ariff Bin Md Yusuf at the Parliament House on Tuesday.
The speaker asked for Malaysian support for resolution of Kashmir issue in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people and UN resolutions.
The Malaysian delegation is visiting Pakistan on the invitation of speaker National Assembly.
Qaiser said that 57 days of lockdown in Indian-occupied Kashmir (IOK) has converted the valley into a virtual jail and the situation in Kashmir valley is at the verge of a human catastrophe.
The speaker said that the IOK is the unfinished agenda of the partition plan of the sub-continent and leaving the Kashmir dispute unresolved has brought the peace of the region at stake.
He said that continued denial of the due rights to the Kashmiri people for decades and recent unilateral succession of State of Jammu and Kashmir with Indian mainland has exposed the democratic outlook of India.
He said that the IOK has been converted into a virtual jail due to 57-day lockdown, depriving old-aged, ailing, women and children of the basic necessities of life, communication and medicines.
Tan Sri Dato Mohamad Ariff Bin Md Yusuf agreed with Qaiser and termed Kashmir issue a flashpoint and an impediment in bringing peace in the region. He said that the issue must be resolved in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions and international commitments.
He said that Malaysia and Pakistan share multiple commonalities. He said that recent interaction between prime ministers of Pakistan and Malaysia has further cemented the bilateral ties and cooperation.
Qaiser said that the visit of Tan Sri Dato Mohamad Ariff Bin Md Yusuf would open new vistas of parliamentary cooperation between two brotherly countries. He said, "Our bilateral relations have been historically tied together with deep-rooted friendship, brotherhood and goodwill."
He said that it is heartening to note that both the countries have supported each other on key issues at various international and parliamentary forums. He said that cooperation is evident from the election of Shandana Gulzar Khan as a chairperson CPA CWP held in Kampala, Uganda.
Earlier both the sides discussed the matters of bilateral interest and ways and means to further strengthen relations between two parliaments. They agreed for enhancing cooperation in legislation, financial oversight and parliamentary staff exchange for sharing each other's experiences.
The Malaysian speaker suggested for intensifying links between the business communities of both the countries for enhancing trade and economic ties.
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