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Islamabad: Ambassador Ezzat Kamel, special representative on Kashmir of the Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, said here on Tuesday that the OIC supports the peace process between Pakistan and India.
During a meeting with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmoud Qureshi, the special representative also reiterated the OIC support to the aspirations of the people of Kashmir, according to an official statement.
Ambassador Mufti appreciated the confidence-building measures taken by Pakistan and India to alleviate sufferings of the Kashmiri people.
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He has also visited Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistani Kashmir, and exchanged views with the authorities there on the current wave of protests by the people in Indian Kashmir.
Qureshi told the ambassador that the situation in Indian Kashmir was of great concern. He said the recent uprising in Kashmir was entirely indigenous and response by the Indian security forces had created a difficult situation for the Kashmiri people. The minister said the Kashmiris were being subjected to economic blockade and excessive use of force.
Qureshi said Pakistan stood for a negotiated settlement of the Kashmir dispute and appreciated the efforts of OIC Secretary General and his special representative on Kashmir for the cause of the Kashmiri people.
He underlined the need for a result-oriented dialogue for resolution of all issues between Pakistan and India.
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