Beijing (TDI): The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing on Monday held a solemn event to mark Kashmir Black Day, commemorating October 27, 1947, the day Indian forces forcibly occupied Jammu and Kashmir in violation of the region’s people’s aspirations and international law.
The event served as a poignant reminder of the decades-long suffering of the Kashmiri people under illegal Indian occupation and their continued struggle for the right to self-determination.
Messages from President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar were read out during the gathering.
They reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering moral, political, and diplomatic support for the people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in accordance with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. The messages also strongly condemned the ongoing human rights abuses committed by Indian forces in the occupied territory.
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Addressing the audience, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi highlighted the historical and political significance of the day, stressing the importance of continued international awareness and adherence to international law on the issue.
He also appreciated China’s consistent support for Pakistan’s position on Kashmir, particularly its advocacy for a peaceful settlement based on UN resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
Ambassador Hashmi emphasized that the early resolution of the Kashmir dispute was essential for lasting peace and stability in South Asia and beyond.
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As part of the commemoration, a documentary film showcasing the suffering and resilience of the Kashmiri people was screened, followed by a photo exhibition depicting ongoing human rights violations in IIOJK. The event concluded with participants expressing solidarity with the Kashmiri people and their right to self-determination.
