India's Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, R Ravindra, reiterated once again that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will remain an integral part of India. His remarks came in response to Pakistan envoy's remarks on the Kashmir issue during the debate on children and armed conflict.
Pakistan and Iran issued a joint statement saying the Kashmir issue should be resolved "through peaceful means" after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi concluded his visit. India has repeatedly said that Kashmir is an internal matter and foreign countries shouldn't interfere.
Kashmiri Pandit calling: The residents of Choudharygund said the recent terrorist attacks have triggered a fear psychosis among the Pandits who lived in Kashmir through the most difficult period of terrorism in 1990s and did not leave their homes.
In his meeting with Khan, Xi said China firmly supports Pakistan in safeguarding national independence, sovereignty, dignity and fighting terrorism, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
The Minister for Asia in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Amanda Milling, responded to the debate on Thursday by reiterating the UK government’s unchanged stance on Kashmir as a bilateral issue.
The meeting was attended by a group of Taliban leaders where JeM sought their support in 'India-Centric' operations. Sources further reveal that the political situation in Pakistan was also discussed in the meeting.
Reacting to reported remarks of Sidhu's advisors Pyare Lal Garg questioning Amarinder Singh's criticism of Pakistan, as well as the earlier controversial statement of Malwinder Singh Mali on Kashmir, Punjab CM Amarinder expressed shock at their "extraordinary statements".
India on Tuesday said Islamabad continues to provide pensions to dreaded and listed terrorists and hosts them on its territory as its state policy
Pakistani Premier Imran Khan's efforts to curb the spiking Covid-19 cases has fallen flat. Pakistan has failed to provide basic health care services, including face masks to its population. Watch the latest episode of India TV's political satire.
Pakistan has been repeatedly trying to internationalise the Kashmir issue by raising it at every global forum. However, Pakistan's efforts have failed to gain ground each time. Watch the latest episode of India TV's political satire.
President Trump said he discussed Pakistan with PM Modi. "I have a good equation with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan too. They (Pakistan) are working to control cross-border terrorism," President Trump said.
Jammu and Kashmir "was, is and shall forever" remain an integral part of India, a top Indian diplomat asserted at the UN Human Rights Council's meeting in Geneva on Wednesday, a day after Pakistan sought the international community's intervention on the Kashmir issue.
"Our position on the Kashmir issue and third party mediation has been very clear and consistent. Let me reiterate that there is no role for any third party in this matter," MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said when asked about Trump's offer.
Pakistan has repeatedly tried to raise the Kashmir issue at the UN Security Council with China's help, but it failed again to find any support.
The latest attempt failed as other countries of the 15-member council felt Kashmir is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan.
It should be noted that this is China's second attempt to get the Kashmir issue on the agenda for consultations at the United Nations. However, it was thwarted by other members led by the United States and France.
Even as Pakistan is trumpeting that it has secured a diplomatic win by prevailing on Saudi Arabia to hold a special session on Kashmir at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), such meetings have been a regular feature.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has again written a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council to raise the Kashmir issue. In a series of letters in recent months, the Foreign Minister has consistently updated the United Nations Security Council and the UN Secretary General António Guterres on the situation in Kashmir.
Discussing Kashmir situation with Donald Trump, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan stressed that the US president must continue his efforts for the facilitation of a peaceful solution of the Kashmir issue, a statement with the Prime Minister Office said.
Karen Pierce said "we have nothing scheduled". She added, "There are a lot of issues going on in the world and each month the presidency picks a few that are not routinely scheduled as part of the rhythm of the Security Council's business."
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