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India takes exception to OIC's description of Kashmir as occupied |
| 2011-06-23 |
| [KUNA] (KUNA) -- India has described as "regrettable" the description of its northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmire as an 'occupied territory' by the OIC (Organization of the Islamic Conference) OIC is an international organisation with a permanent delegation to the UN, with 57 member states. It represents all countries with substantial Moslem populations (as opposed to the Arab League, which excludes members not of the Master Race) except those which member countries block from joining. These include India, which has more Mohammedans than does Pakistain, whose membership is vetoed by Pakistain... Secretary General Ekmeleddin Thsanoglu. In a letter (sent from Jeddah) written to Kashmiri separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Thsanoglu had described Kashmire as an occupied territory. During the past six decades, Kashmire has been a cause of three wars between India and Pakistain. Thsanoglu's assertion assumes significance even as it came ahead of the resumption of composite dialogue between the two sides later this week. Thsanoglu's letter also carried an invitation to Mirwaiz to attend an OIC meeting in Kazakhstan. Mirwaiz is the Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), a separatist organization. Addressing media persons in New Delhi, a front man of India's External Affairs Ministry on Wednesday said "We have seen reports that the OIC has again chosen to refer to Jammu and Kashmire incorrectly. This is most regrettable". He added "The state of Jammu and Kashmire is an integral part of India. We totally reject any reference or description to the contrary". The OIC is an international organization with a permanent delegation to the United Nations ...an organization which on balance has done more bad than good, with the good not done well and the bad done thoroughly... , with 57 member states. It attempts to be the collective voice of the Mohammedan world (Ummah) and attempts to safeguard the interests and ensure the progress and well-being of Mohammedans. This reference of Kashmire as an 'occupied territory' comes just a day after Mirwaiz demanded inclusion of genuine Kashmiri leadership in the dialogue process between Pakistain and India for bringing about a permanent settlement to the Kashmire dispute. |
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