An event was held at the Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi on 27th October to observe “Kashmir Black Day”. A large number of Pakistani-Kashmiri community in the UAE assembled in the premises of the Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi, to affirm their solidarity with their Kashmiri brethren and to condemn the human rights violations committed by India.
Speaking on the occasion, H.E. Ambassador Moazzam A. Khan said that Black Day was observed to remind the nation and the world about illegal occupation of Kashmir and highlight the plight of the Kashmiri people to the international community. He said that the Government of Pakistan would continue its moral, political and diplomatic support to the genuine struggle of the Kashmiri people for their right of self-determination.
Representatives of the Kashmiri community also addressed the gathering, highlighting the significance of the day. The speakers re-affirmed the resolve of the Kashmiris to continue their rightful liberation struggle despite Indian State terrorism. They called upon the international community to impress upon India to resolve the dispute in accordance with the wishes of Kashmiri people.
The audience was also shown a documentary on the Kashmir Black Day. The event was concluded with special prayers for the Kashmiri martyrs and for an early resolution of Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN resolutions and wishes of the Kashmiri people.
