Prime Minister of Pakistan, who is on a two day visit to Iran said that Kashmiris have the right to choose their destiny and dialogue is the only way forward.
PM Imran said that that a United Nations resolution “clearly states that the people of Kashmir will be allowed to decide their own destiny”. Yet, he regretted, ‘Indian security forces have been trying to oppress the people of Kashmir for the past 30 years.’
“I feel very strongly that the only way is not a military resolution — it is not through force, but through dialogue and a political settlement,” Khan said.
He added that the whole subcontinent can move forward once Kashmir was settled. “Justice will bring peace,” the premier reiterated.
Earlier, in a joint press conference with Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani, both leader vowed to combat ‘terrorism in border areas’.
According to Dawn, Khan is visiting Iran in a bid to strengthen trust between the two neighbouring countries. He was invited by President Rouhani.
