In his telephonic conversation with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Qureshi briefed him on the illegal and unilateral actions of India to alter the disputed status of IOK, which was in contravention of the international law and UNSC resolutions.
He underlined that the steps taken by India in IOK entails a grave risk for peace and security in the region. He also highlighted the danger of India carrying out a false flag operation in the IOK to divert the attention.
The foreign minister apprised the Sri Lankan foreign minister of the continuously deteriorating human rights and humanitarian situation in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including severe shortage of food and lifesaving medicines, communications blackout and complete lockdown for the last 23 days.
He also said that an international organisation Genocide Watch had issued a "Genocide Alert" for the IOK. He said that the situation is extremely alarming. The use of force by the Indian forces could lead to a humanitarian catastrophe.
Sri Lankan foreign minister said that Sri Lanka is following the situation with concern. He said that Sri Lanka values its relationship with Pakistan and they are looking forward to the visit by the foreign minister to Sri Lanka.
The two leaders agreed to remain in contact and continue to work together for peace and stability in the region.
Foreign Minister Qureshi held also a telephonic conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters and briefed him on the illegal and unilateral actions of India to alter the disputed status of Jammu and Kashmir, which was in contravention of the international law and UNSC resolutions.
He underlined that the steps taken by India in the occupied Jammu and Kashmir entail a grave risk for peace and security in the region. He also highlighted the danger of India carrying out a false flag operation to divert the world's attention from its crimes in IOK.
The foreign minister apprised the deputy prime minister/foreign minister of New Zealand of the continuously deteriorating human rights and humanitarian situation in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including severe shortage of food and lifesaving medicines, communications blackout and complete lock-down for the last 23 days. The whole political leadership is under arrest. The people are being denied their right to religious freedom by not allowing them to say Eid and Friday prayers. He also said that an international organisation Genocide Watch had issued a "Genocide Alert" for Indian Occupied Kashmir. He said that the situation is extremely alarming. The use of force by the Indian forces can lead to a humanitarian catastrophe.
The foreign minister of New Zealand said that New Zealand is following the situation with concern. New Zealand believes in upholding humaan rights and the rule of law The two leaders agreed to remain in contact and continue to work together for peace and stability in the region.