New york: Pakistan has emphasized that a just resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains central to the establishment of durable peace in South Asia. The remarks were made by Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Usman Jadoon at the UN General Assembly on the occasion of the International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations.

According to Radio Pakistan, Usman Jadoon reminded the UN Security Council that through several resolutions, it recognized the legitimate right of self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He highlighted the importance of addressing this issue for achieving long-term stability in the region.

Jadoon further stated that lasting peace cannot be achieved in the Middle East through the continued denial and suppression of the legitimate right to self-determination of the Palestinian people. His remarks underscore the broader implications of unresolved territorial disputes on global peace efforts.