Nawaz Sharif represented true sentiments of Kashmiris at UN, his stance confused Modi: Hafiz Saeed
Saeed praised Sharif for raking up Kashmir issue, says Pak PM’s statement was commendable
Islamabad: Jama't ud Da'wah chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed on Saturday praised Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for raking up Kashmir issue at the United Nations General Assembly.
Addressing the UNGA on Friday, Sharif had said that a "veil" cannot be drawn over the "core" issue of Kashmir and Pakistan was ready to work for resolution of this problem through negotiations.
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Reacting to Sharif's remarks, Saeed said that the Pakistan Prime Minister's statement was commendable.
“We appreciate Nawaz Sharif's straight forward commendable statement on Kashmir at UNGA - It represents National Aspirations in verbatim (sic),” the JuD chief tweeted.
We appreciate Nawaz Sharif's straight forward commendable statement on #Kashmir at #UNGA - It represents National Aspirations in verbatim
— Hafiz Muhammad Saeed (@HafizSaeedJUD) September 27, 2014The Real Shadow of Terror is Indian occupation of Kashmir due to which thousands of Kashmiris have been martyred #ModiAtUN
— Hafiz Muhammad Saeed (@HafizSaeedJUD) September 28, 2014Nawaz represented true senitments of Kashmiris and Pakistani people, his bold stance has confused Modi. #ModiAtUN
— Hafiz Muhammad Saeed (@HafizSaeedJUD) September 28, 2014Modi's speech is merely throwing dust in the eyes of the world on the atrocities carried out on Kashmiris. #ModiAtUN
— Hafiz Muhammad Saeed (@HafizSaeedJUD) September 28, 2014India is herself responsible for instability in the region. Perpetual Peace cannot be achieved until Kashmir issue is resolved #ModiAtUN
— Hafiz Muhammad Saeed (@HafizSaeedJUD) September 28, 2014Sharif had said, "Our support and advocacy of the right to self- determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir is our historic commitment and a duty, as a party to the Kashmir dispute.”
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Needling India, Sharif said, "The people of Jammu and Kashmir are still waiting for the fulfilment of that promise.”
"Many generations of Kashmiris have lived their lives under occupation, accompanied by violence and abuse of their fundamental rights. Kashmiri women, in particular, have undergone immense suffering and humiliation," he had said.
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"The core issue of Jammu and Kashmir has to be resolved. This is the responsibility of the international community. We cannot draw a veil on the issue of Kashmir, until it is addressed in accordance with the wishes of the people of Jammu and Kashmir," Sharif had told the gathering.
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India had called off the Foreign Secretary-level talks in August after Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit met Kashmiri Hurriyat leaders in New Delhi, ignoring India's warning not to meet the separatist leaders.