Embassy of Pakistan in Spain observed Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir with a commemorative event in Madrid, where officials showed support for Kashmiris, highlighting the situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), and called for the fulfillment of Kashmiris’ internationally recognized right to self-determination.
Pakistan stepped up its diplomatic campaign on Kashmir in Spain, bringing together a large gathering of the Pakistani diaspora and Spanish supporters to reaffirm solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Spain, Dr. Zahoor Ahmed, reaffirmed Islamabad’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people, describing their struggle as a quest for fundamental rights and self-determination. Referring to India’s actions of August 5, 2019, he said the measures were contrary to relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and the Geneva Conventions governing occupied territories.
The ambassador said people in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) continue to face restrictions on their fundamental freedoms and urged India to fulfill its international obligations by allowing Kashmiris to exercise their internationally recognized right to self-determination. He also called on the Pakistani community in Spain to continue engaging with Spanish society and institutions to raise awareness of the Kashmir dispute.
Participants were briefed on the latest situation in IIOJK, with speakers highlighting alleged human rights violations and the long-term impact of India’s unilateral decisions taken on August 5, 2019. The event also featured official messages from the President of Pakistan, the Prime Minister, and the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, which were read by Deputy Head of Mission Omer Manzoor Malik and Second Secretary Maryam Mushtaq.
A documentary also covered hardships faced by the people of Kashmir was screened during the ceremony, offering attendees an overview of the humanitarian and political issues linked to the region.
The commemoration concluded with collective prayer for lasting peace, prosperity, and freedom for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, as participants renewed calls for greater international attention to the decades-old dispute.
