Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- Pakistan's Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, emphasized that resolving the Kashmir dispute is key to reducing tensions between Pakistan and India. Speaking on Monday, he said that peace in South Asia cannot be achieved unless the long-standing issue of Kashmir is addressed through dialogue. He also highlighted that Pakistan consistently advocates for a solution in line with United Nations Security Council resolutions.

The ambassador strongly criticized India's actions of August 5, 2019, when Article 370 was abrogated, removing Jammu and Kashmir's special status. He said these actions were illegal, unilateral, and rejected by the international community. Quoting the UN Secretary-General's statement...