Pahalgam Crisis: OIC Expresses Solidarity with Pakistan, Calls for De-escalation

Thu May 01 2025
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Key points

  • Briefs OIC Group of Ambassadors in New York
  • India has posed serious threats to regional peace: Ambassador Iftikhar
  • OIC members emphasise need for de-escalation

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations (UN), has briefed the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Group of Ambassadors in New York on the latest situation in South Asia.

Ambassador Iftikhar informed the participants that India, through its politically motivated, irresponsible and highly provocative behaviour, has posed serious threats to regional peace and stability.

Full support and solidarity

The OIC members expressed their full support and solidarity with the government and people of Pakistan, emphasising the need for de-escalation through diplomatic engagement and addressing the root causes including the just settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in line with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and OIC resolutions.

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