The Pakistan Embassy observed Kashmir Black Day with the Turkish and other nationalities today in Ankara. This year, 27th October 2023 marked the completion of 76 years of illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir by India. Chairperson Human Rights Investigation Commission of Turkish Parliament DeryaYanik , Member Parliament BurhanKayaturk, President SDE GurayAlpar and representatives of media, think tanks and civil society attended the event.
In her speech, Chairperson Human Rights Investigation Commission of Turkish Parliament DeryaYanik stated that supporting Kashmir is the requirement of international law and conscience. Turkiye has always supported peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute as per the desire of the Kashmiri people and will continue to do so. While expressing concerns over worst human rights situation in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), she stated that the world cannot close its eyes to gross human rights violations happening in IIOJK, international community needs to play its role in putting an end to human rights atrocities in IIOJK and implementation of UN resolutions to ensure peace and stability in the region.
While reiterating Turkish support for Kashmiri legitimate cause of self-determination, Member Parliament BurhanKayaturk stated that when United Nations resolutions are not implemented, it puts not only international peace but also human rights at stake. Kashmiri people should be given their legitimate right to self-determination as promised to them by the international community and above all Indian leadership, he added.
In his speech, while underscoring the importance of human rights, President
SDE Gen. GurayAlper stated that human rights are universal and Kashmiris deserve the basic human right of self-determination like all other. Speaking on the occasion, ambassadorDrYousafJunaid stated that Kashmir black day marks the most tragic day in the history of IIOJK.—PR
