Brussels: The Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU) has welcomed the recent statement by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the Kashmir issue, where he expressed Trkiye's willingness to play a constructive role in facilitating a peaceful resolution.

President Erdogan who has recently held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, said that he discussed Kashmir at length, expressing his interest in playing the role of a mediator between New Delhi and Islamabad. He emphasized a balanced approach, human rights-based resolution, and the importance of international involvement in addressing the Kashmir dispute.

In a statement, Chairman Kashmir Council Europe Ali Raza Syed appreciates President Erdogan's remarks on Kashmir and called for resolution of Kashmir issue aligns with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people for freedom from Indian occupation and lasting peace and justice in their homeland.

Ali Raza Syed said, Kashmir Council Europe stands in solidarity with the people of Kashmir and praises Trkiye's principled stance. He urged, we hope that more nations will follow this example and advocate for right to self-determination of Kashmiris and their desire of peace and justice, so, pressure on India for prevention of human rights violations in occupied Kashmir and peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue could be increased.

Chair of KCEU urges the international community to take concrete steps in ensuring the implementation of UN resolutions on Kashmir, which guarantee the right to self-determination for the Kashmiri people. For decades, Kashmiris have faced severe human rights violations, including arbitrary detentions, extrajudicial killings, and restrictions on their fundamental freedoms. The world must not remain silent on violations of human rights in Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir.

Ali Raza Syed said, we call upon global leaders and international organizations, including the United Nations, OIC, EU and OIC to actively engage in resolving the Kashmir issue in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiri people. A just and peaceful solution is only possible through dialogue, respect for human rights, and the right to self-determination of Kashmiris, Ali Raza Syed concludes.