Pakistan has launched intense diplomatic efforts with the world leaders and international community to highlight the 'dangers' of India's move to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday called British counterpart Boris Johnson and Saudi Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of his government's plan to inform world leaders about India's decision to repeal Article 370 and withdraw the special privileges of Jammu and Kashmir in the Indian Constitution.
Khan discussed the latest developments in Kashmir in telephone calls with the two leaders.
Pakistan has decided to take the issue of Indian action in Jammu and Kashmir to the UNSC.
Prime Minister Khan had called Malaysian leader Mahatir Mohammed and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
“Malaysia is monitoring the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Malaysia has close and friendly relations with both India and Pakistan,” said a statement issued by the Malaysian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.
In a telephone tall with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, Khan said India’s decision was a clear violation of the UN Security Council resolutions. Erdogan expressed concern and assured Khan of Turkey’s steadfast support, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister House.
UAE, a friend of India and Pakistan, suggested that the outstanding issue of Kashmir between India and Pakistan should be solved bilaterally. Reacting to the Kashmir decision, Dr Ahmad Al Banna, the UAE ambassador to India, said that the decision taken by New Delhi regarding the state of Jammu and Kashmir was an internal matter as stipulated by the Indian Constitution.
As the prime minister was personally getting in touch with the world leaders, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said he would visit Beijing to hold consultations with China on Jammu and Kashmir situation.
Prime Minister Khan also directed that all diplomatic channels be activated to highlight the alleged human rights violations in the Valley. He also directed the military to continue vigilance, according to the statement
Meanwhile, Pakstan has decided to observe the Independence Day on August 14 in solidarity with Kashmiris and Indian Independence Day as 'Black Day'
