Jeddah – (Syed Mussarast Khalil) – On January 5, 2025, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) General Secretariat commemorated the 76th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations resolution that addressed the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. The United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) had unanimously adopted the resolution on January 5, 1949, which called for a free and fair plebiscite under the auspices of the United Nations to allow the Kashmiri people to exercise their right to self-determination.
In a statement issued today, the OIC General Secretariat reaffirmed the importance of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions in maintaining the internationally recognized status of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. The OIC reiterated its unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s inalienable right to self-determination, as enshrined in these resolutions, and emphasized the necessity for a final, peaceful settlement of the issue in accordance with the relevant UNSC mandates.
The OIC further called on the international community to ensure the implementation of the UNSC resolutions, highlighting the long-standing and unresolved nature of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. The organization emphasized the critical need for sustained international efforts to bring about a just and lasting resolution to the conflict that respects the rights and aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
As the 76th anniversary of the UNCIP resolution is observed, the OIC continues to advocate for the peaceful settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir issue in line with international law and the principles of justice.
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