Pak Army Chief says peace in S. Asia to remain elusive without Kashmir settlement

NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Staff Reporter): Pakistan Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, has said that peace in South Asia will remain elusive until a peaceful solution to the lingering Kashmir dispute is found in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of Kashmiri people.

He said this during a meeting with the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, in New York.

He condemned unilateral and illegal Indian efforts to change the status of Jammu and Kashmir saying these are in violation of UN Security Council resolutions.

The Army Chief reiterated Pakistan’s stance on the Palestine issue and urged the Secretary General to mobilize the international community for immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza to prevent the unfolding human tragedy. He highlighted that the enduring solution to the issue lies in Two State Solution.

General Asim Munir particularly shared deep concerns over the plight of the innocent civilians who are being brutally targeted and are not being provided with sufficient humanitarian relief.

The UN Secretary General acknowledged the concerns and thanked General Syed Asim Munir for the visit to the UN Headquarters.

The Army Chief reiterated Pakistan’s continuous support to the United Nations in all its earnest efforts.