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ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (KUNA) - Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha reiterated the OIC full support for the resolution of Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
The resolution is in keeping with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and meets the aspirations of Kashmiri people, he noted during the meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday.
The Secretary General, now on a visit to Pakistan, renewed condolences over the loss of life and livelihoods caused by the recent climate induced floods in Pakistan, according to the state owned Radio Pakistan.
On his part, Sharif renewed Pakistan's unflinching support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine.
He appreciated OIC's principled position and consistent support for the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
Welcoming the Secretary General's historic visit to Pakistan administered Kashmir and Line of Control, Sharif underscored that his visit would send a strong message of support from OIC to the Kashmiri people in their just struggle for the right of self-determination.
Renewing Pakistan's support to the Palestinian people and Palestinian cause, the Prime Minister reiterated that any solution of the Palestine issue must be based on pre-1967 border with Al-Quds Al- Sharif as its capital.
On the issue of Afghanistan, he encouraged the Secretary General to accelerate efforts for alleviating the humanitarian challenges faced by the Afghan people.
The Prime Minister underscored the need to counter rising anti-Muslim hatred and attempts to denigrate the sanctity of the Holy Prophet.
He expressed concern over intensifying of Islamophobia campaign, particularly in the south Asian region, where anti-Muslim and anti-Islam agenda is being pursued as an instrument of state policy.
The OIC Secretary General assured the Prime Minister of OIC's full support and cooperation during Pakistan's remaining term as the Chair of the OIC's Council of Foreign Ministers. (end)
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