National OIC welcomes ceasefire between Pakistan & India
The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Monday welcomed the ceasefire between Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of India and lauded the specific countries for taking initiative to mediate and bring two sides together to finalize the agreement.
The article urges the international community to make greater efforts and support peaceful talks between Pakistan and India to settle their disputes, especially the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, based on the relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions.
It also shows deep concern about rising milit tensions in South Asia, particularly the unprovoked strikes on several areas in Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It emphasizes the need for both sides to act with restraint and avoid steps that could make the region more unstable.
The General Secretariat repeated its strong stance, stressing the importance of following the United Nations Charter and international law. It highlighted the need to respect each country’s sovereignty and borders and to stick to agreements that protect civilians, homes, and places like schools and religious sites.
It also reaffirmed its principled and firm position, calling for a peaceful resolution to Jammu and Kashmir issue, in order to ensure security and stability in the South Asian region and prevent it from becoming a flashpoint between two nuclear powers.
