Avoiding violence essential for international peace: Gandapur

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has said that respect for each other’s beliefs, ideologies and customs is essential for lasting peace in the world.

On the occasion of International Day of Peace, he said Pakistan has always called for dialogue and peaceful means to resolve world issues and its role for lasting peace in Afghanistan was being appreciated across the globe.

The minister further said, “World peace is in grave danger due to Palestine and Kashmir issues and it was high time for the World to act now before it is too late”.

India was piling stocks of war weapons to fulfill its Hindutva extremist agenda and it had refused to grant Kashmiris right to self-determination despite United Nations (UN) resolutions on Kashmir issue that could lead to a major tragedy in the region, he added.

Imran Khan’s UN speech was an example of peace efforts in the world, Gandapur said while urging the international community to show respect for international laws to protect itself from World War III.

International Day of Peace is being observed around the world on 21st September to show appreciation for those who are promoting peace and end conflicts across the world.

The theme for this year is “Shaping Peace Together”. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing a day of non-violence and ceasefire.

NACTA National Coordinator Khaliq Dad Lak released a message that as the world is observing International Day of Peace, the people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir are longing for peace with dignity and honor.

21st September is celebrated as the International Peace Day to uphold the values of peaceful coexistence and also to acknowledge the efforts of those working to promote peace.