ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has sent a message on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, marking the historic day when the global body was officially founded.
The prime minister said the world is celebrating this momentous occasion when 75 years ago, the founding fathers came established an international system to ‘save the succeeding generations from the scourge of war’.
PM Imran Khan said that Pakistan is proud to play its part in upholding universal values to protect and safeguard human rights and fundamental freedoms for all. He said that Pakistan continues to support the right of all peoples living under foreign occupation and alien domination to self-determination.
It is gratifying that Pakistan has played a critical role in preserving international peace and security, through its contribution of ‘blue helmets’ to the UN Peacekeeping Missions all around the world, he said.
He paid tribute to all men and women peacekeepers, including from Pakistan, who are serving in the most fragile and conflict-ridden areas and never hesitate to make the ultimate sacrifice for maintaining peace and security around the globe.
PM Imran Khan said the 75th United Nations Day is also a sombre reminder that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains unresolved, despite being on the UN’s agenda for over seven decades.
He said the people of Jammu and Kashmir are still awaiting the fulfillment of the commitment made to them by the UN to exercise their right to self-determination. He deplored that the situation in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir has further exacerbated since India’s unilateral and unlawful actions of 5 August 2019.
He said the RSS-BJP regime led by ‘Hindutva’ ideology has continued an inhuman military siege and imposed draconian restrictions on freedom of movement and communications. He urged the international community, especially the Security Council, to exercise its moral, legal, political and diplomatic authority to implement UNSC resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir.
The prime minister said the UN faces many challenges amidst the COVID-19 pandemic as we are witnessing rise of ultra-nationalist, populist, xenophobic and Islamophobic tendencies. At the same time, he said international law and agreements are being flouted or set aside while trade barriers are being imposed and the pandemic is being ‘politicized’.
He said Pakistan remains committed to supporting the United Nations for realisation of shared objectives of maintaining international peace and security, economic and social development and the promotion and protection of human rights.
He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s abiding commitment to multilateralism. Pakistan would continue to play a leading role in the UN for peaceful settlement of international disputes and developing friendly relations among nations based on the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, as enshrined in the UN Charter.
