UNGA adopts Pakistan’s Resolution on Right to Self-determination

ISLAMABAD, 17 Dec: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolution titled “Universal Realisation of the Right of the People to Self-Determination” by consensus of all member states.

It co-sponsored by 72 countries from all regions, a statement issued by the Foreign Office said.

The resolution unequivocally supports the right of self-determination for all peoples under subjugation, alien domination, and foreign occupation. This includes the people of Indian who Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

“Due to the universal character of the right to self-determination and its continued applicability in situations of foreign occupation and intervention, this resolution secured the support of all UN member states.

“This annual affirmation by the General Assembly serves to preserve the legitimacy of the freedom struggle of peoples under colonial and foreign occupation. It offers hope that destinies decided in accordance with the principles of justice enshrined in the UN Charter.”

The FO said the adoption of this Pakistan-sponsored resolution will provide the people of IIOJK with hope in their just struggle for self-determination and freedom from Indian oppression and occupation.