Srinagar: A meeting between a delegation of Hurriyat Executive Council led by the Chairman Dr Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq and diplomats of Pakistan led by the recently appointed High Commissioner of Pakistan in India Abdul Basit was held in the premises of Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.
The meeting which lasted for two hours was held at the request of High Commissioner Abdul Basit on the sidelines of a reception given by the Pakistan High Commission in connection with the Pakistan National Day (Youm-e-Pakistan)
According to a statement issued to KNS, in the meeting High Commissioner Abdul Basit conveyed a special message from the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharief to Hurriyat leadership in which while reiterating the complete support of Pakistan on the Political and Diplomatic front for a just and permanent resolution of Kashmir Issue, it was assured to Hurriyat Leadership that in any dialogue process with India on Kashmir the people of Kashmir will be taken into confidence and that the government of Pakistan will take all necessary measures to ensure the participation of Hurriyat Leadership in the dialogue.
In his message Main Nawaz Sharief has further said that Pakistan is aware of the sentiments, aspirations and difficulties of the people of Kashmir and the resolution of Kashmir issue in accordance with the wishes of the people of Kashmir is part of Pakistan’s National Policy.
Nawaz Sharief has expressed hope that whichever Political Party comes into Power in India after elections, keeping view the sensitivities involved, will take adequate and solid steps to start a result oriented dialogue process to address the long pending Kashmir Issue.
During the meeting chairman Dr Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq while expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of Kashmir to Pakistan for its Political, Diplomatic and Ethical support to the just and peaceful struggle of the people of Kashmir, said that all bilateral efforts to settle Kashmir issue so far have not produced any results and only a tripartite dialogue can produce a just and durable solution to the Issue.
Expressing thanks to Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif for his message of goodwill and unflinching support. Mirwaiz further said that the people of Kashmir have been struggling and offering sacrifices for decades and expressed hope that Pakistan will continue its support to Kashmir’s struggle till a just and permanent solution of Kashmir issue was found.
Meanwhile Hurriyat spokesman has condoled the demise of the Mother-in-law of Mr G.N. War member of Hurriyat constituent National Front and expressed sympathies with the bereaved family. (KNS)