BY: FT Correspondent:
Islamabad — Speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Imran Nadeem Shigri visited the Islamabad office of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), where he was warmly welcomed by APHC Convener Ghulam Muhammad Safi and other Hurriyat leaders.
During the meeting, the participants discussed the latest situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and matters of mutual interest.
The participants reaffirmed that Pakistan, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government, Gilgit-Baltistan and the APHC would continue political, diplomatic and public efforts until the Jammu and Kashmir dispute is resolved in a just, peaceful and dignified manner in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
APHC Convener Ghulam Muhammad Safi said the people of Gilgit-Baltistan and Jammu and Kashmir share historic, geographical and cultural ties. He appreciated the continued solidarity of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan with the Kashmir freedom movement.
Safi said the Jammu and Kashmir dispute concerns the future of the entire people of the State of Jammu and Kashmir and stressed that a lasting solution can only be achieved in accordance with United Nations resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
He also appreciated the unanimous Kashmir Solidarity Resolution passed by the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly on August 5, 2026, saying it represented a strong political and principled position in support of the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.
The APHC leadership thanked Speaker Imran Nadeem Shigri for his active participation during the APHC leadership’s recent visit to Gilgit-Baltistan, including meetings with the Governor and Chief Minister, religious and political leaders, members of the Bar Association and participation in public gatherings.
Speaking on the occasion, Speaker Imran Nadeem Shigri said the people of Gilgit-Baltistan are fully aware of the 79-year history and sensitivities of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. He reaffirmed that the people of Gilgit-Baltistan have always stood with the people of IIOJK and would continue to support their legitimate struggle for the right to self-determination.
The Speaker thanked the APHC leadership for the warm welcome and stressed the need to further strengthen bonds of solidarity and unity between the people of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting agreed to strengthen joint political, diplomatic and public efforts for the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with United Nations resolutions, international principles and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
The meeting concluded with prayers for the success of the Kashmiri people’s struggle, elevation of the ranks of the martyrs, a just resolution of the Kashmir dispute, and the security, peace and stability of Pakistan.
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