Islamabad: Former Prime Minister of Norway Kjell Magne Bondevik and President of the Oslo Centre for Peace and Human Rights called on Mushaal Hussein Mullick Chairperson Peace and Culture Organization and Wife of detained Kashmiri Hurriyat Leader Muhammad Yasin Malik (Chairman Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front) at her residence in Islamabad.
An important meeting was held where Mr Aamir Shiekh Leader Norway, Rehana Hussein Mullick, Vice Chairperson Peace and Culture Organisation, Sabien Hussein Mullick, Sec General Peace and Culture Organisation and Mr Faisal Babri were also present.
They discussed the regional as well as global upshots of the longstanding dispute of Jammu and Kashmir and the unending upsurge of violence and human rights violations in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
After the meeting a joint press talk was held with Former Prime Minister of Norway Kjell Magne Bondevik on concluding his five-day trip to India, Srinagar, Azad Kashmir and Islamabad.
Mr Kjell Magne discussed ways in promoting a peaceful settlement of Kashmir Conflict in accordance with the wishes of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
He said that peaceful settlement of Kashmir issue through dialogues and other means is imperative for lasting peace and stability in the region.
He expressed his wish that all parties must be allowed to participate in finding a permanent solution to the Kashmir dispute including the principal party, the representatives of Kashmiri people, in an amicable and peaceful manner.
Mr Kjell Magne expressed grave concern over the continuous arrests of Mohammad Yasin Malik and his fast deteriorating health. He called him the beacon of peaceful struggle for Kashmiris.
He appreciated the tireless efforts of the entire family towards long lasting solution of Kashmir cause. Mushaal Hussein Mullick welcomed the former Prime Minister of Norway, Honourable Kjell Magne Bondevik and appreciated his efforts in promoting a peaceful settlement of the Kashmir issue.
The world leaders should acknowledge the sufferings of Kashmiri people and put some substantial effort into liberating Kashmir from India’s tyranny and oppression, and to treat Kashmiris as equals rather than as disposable humans. Speaking on the occasion, Mushaal while referring to the report of the United Nations’ Human Rights Commission, expressed grave concern over growing incidents of human rights violations in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and expressed her desire that Peace in the region is crucial for longterm proserity and The Kashmiri people must be given the right to self-determination according the United Nations Security Council Resolutions.
Mushaal Hussein Mullick presented her painting titled ‘Screams of Silence’ depicting the miseries of women and children of Kashmir to former Prime Minister of Norway Kjell Magne Bondevik. Norway has mediated in a number of conflicts including Israel-Palestine, Sri Lanka, Haiti, Colombia, the Philippines, Guatemala, Nepal, Afghanistan and Sudan.