Udenrigsudvalget 2018-19 (2. samling)
URU Alm.del Bilag 12
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PRESS RELEASE
PRIME Minister chairs meeting of the National Security Committee
Islamabad, 4 August 2019
Meeting of NSC was held at PM Office on August 4, 2019, with Prime
Minister in the Chair to discuss Indian actions that are contributing to fast
deteriorating situation in IOJ&K. The meeting was attended by Mr. Pervez
Khattak, Minister for Defence, Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Foreign
Minister, Brig. (Retd.) Ijaz Ahmad Shan, Minister for Interior, Mr. Ali
Amin Khan Gandapur, Minister for KA&GB, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh,
Advisor on Finance, CJCSC, COAS, CNS, CAS, PM AJK, SAPM on
Information, DG ISI, DG ISPR, Secretary Foreign Affairs, Secretary KA &
GB and Secretary National Security Division. Forum was briefed on India’s
deplorable suppression of populace in IOJ&K, plans to use bogey of
terrorism for political ends disregarding situation on ground, use of c luster
munitions against civilians to provoke Pakistan and use of disinformation
manoeuvre to confuse the real intent i.e. changing the demographic
structure and the internationally recognised disputed status of IOJ&K.
Forum noted with concern India’s destabilising
efforts through dubious
means. India having lost all moral authority in IOJ&K and sensing erosion
of its belligerent stance at international level keeps resorting to illegal,
undemocratic and inhuman measures that have resulted in huge loss of li ves
and property in IOJ&K. Recent buildup of forces and their brutal use against
an unarmed population is adding fuel to fire. The forum strongly condemned
such Indian strategy at this time when Pakistan and the international
community are focused on resolving the Afghan conflict. The recent Indian
measures will increase the levels of violence and turn this area into a
flashpoint and a destabilising factor in the midst of two strategically capable
neighbouring countries. The forum further noted that the mor e India is
exposed internally and internationally in its machinations, the more there
are chances that it may resort to desperate and risky options including false
flag operations. Pakistan remains ready to defend itself against any Indian
misadventure or aggression and will continue to provide all out diplomatic,
moral and political support to the brave people of IOJ&K in their indigenous
struggle to get justice and their right to self-determination in line with
UNSC resolutions. Pakistan condemns Indian actions in this regard which
would have adverse implications for regional and international peace.
Pakistan reiterates that Kashmir is a long standing unresolved international
dispute which needs peaceful resolution. Pakistan therefore urges India to