The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in New York on Monday expressed “deep concern over the deteriorating security environment in South Asia,” citing India‘s “unfounded allegations against the Islamic Republic of Pakistan” as a key issue inflaming tensions within the area.
In a joint assertion, the OIC mentioned such accusations danger exacerbating an already risky scenario, and reiterated its “principled position against, and condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomsoever and wherever.”
The group additionally rejected “all attempts to associate any country, race, religion, culture or nationality with terrorism.”
Highlighting the continuing Kashmir dispute, the assertion famous: “The unresolved dispute remains the core issue affecting peace and security in South Asia. The people of Jammu and Kashmir continue to be denied their inalienable right to self-determination as enshrined in the relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.”
“The Group commends the offer of good offices made by the UN Secretary General (Antonio Guterres) and calls upon the international community, including the United Nations Security Council and influential states, to take immediate and credible measures to de-escalate the situation,” the assertion mentioned.
Tensions are working excessive between nuclear-armed neighbors over final month’s assault on the touristic resort of Pahalgam within the Indian-administered Kashmir.
India blamed Pakistan, saying the assault had “cross-border links.” Islamabad denied and as an alternative supplied a impartial probe with third-party monitoring.
Both international locations have taken diplomatic measures in opposition to one another, together with canceling visas for one another’s residents and recalling some diplomatic workers.
India additionally suspended its participation within the Indus Waters Treaty, a 1960 water use and distribution settlement with Pakistan.
Source: www.anews.com.tr