Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
address the 70th Session of the United Nation General Assembly in New York on
September 30th , 2015.
While addressing the UN General Assembly Prime Minister outlined a new four -
point peace plan initiative with India , which comprises demilitarizing of
Kashmir and resolving the decades - old Kashmir dispute and an unconditional
withdrawal of troops from Siachen.
He said in a wide ranging address to the UN General Assembly that our people
need peace to prosper and peace can be achieved through dialogue , not
disengagement.
According to Mr. Sharif the steps suggested to new peace initiative were the
simplest to implement:
First of all , Pakistan India formalize and respect the 2003 understanding for a
complete ceasefire , on the Line of Control in Kashmir.
For this very purpose , he asked for the extension of the UN Military Observers
Group for India and Pakistan to contemplate the vigilance of the ceasefire.
Secondly , he emphasized that Pakistan and India reaffirm and resolve the causes
of tension and not to resort the threat of use of force under any circumstances
and take all possible measures to prevent further escalation.
This was , according to him , a central element of UN Charter.
Thirdly , his greater emphasis was on the Kashmir disputes , regarding this he
added, steps must be taken to demilitarize Kashmir ...
Fourthly , accept an unconditional mutual withdrawal from Siachen Glacier , the
world's highest battleground.
Such efforts would ease of threat perceptions and make it possible for Pakistan
and India to address the jeopardy constituted by hostile and advanced weapons
system , said prime minister.
Pledges to Fight Terrorism in all its Forms
Prime minister, Nawaz Sharif declared that Pakistan in not immersed in an arms
race in South Asia and that as a responsible nuclear weapon state , Pakistan
will keep assisting the purposes of nuclear disarmament and non - proliferation.
"South Asia demands strategic stability and this depends on serious dialogue to
achieve nuclear restraint , orthodox balance and conflict settlement ," he
added.
In his speech , the underlying message was peace , and no more escalation of
tension , as both Indian Pakistani media has expected . The address focused on
the Kashir dispute , but it was not a single - issue speech.
PM started with a UN's past reference , its purposes and some of its goals. He
then budged to the climatic changes , peacekeeping and similar issues. He then
spoke about how the Muslims are suffering across the world including
Palestinians and Kashmiris who were oppressed by foreign occupation ; persecuted
minorities; and the discrimination against Muslims refugees fleeting persecution
or war . He further said ," The international community must redress these
injustices against the Muslim people."
Mr Sharif pointed out that since 1947, the Kashmir dispute has remained
unsettled and relevant UN Security Council resolutions too have remained
unimplemented.
"Three generations of Kashmiris have only seen broken promises and callous
repression . Over 100,000 have died in their grapple for self - determination
,"the prime minister noted. "This is the most incessant failure of the United
Nations."
PM , Mr Sharif said , when he took over the office in June 2013 , for the third
time , one of his top priorities was to normalize relations with India. He
emphasized that poverty and underdevelopment was our common enemy. Cooperation ,
not confrontation should define our relationship , he said.
But India ignored his gestures and today ceasefire violations along the Line of
Control and the Working Boundary were intensifying, which cause civilian deaths
including women and children - Mr Sharif said.
The prime minister also blamed India for fomenting troubles in Pakistan and that
our closest neighbour abstain from peace and instability in Pakistan . The two
countries should resolve the causes of tension and take all possible measures to
avoid further escalation , he said.
Speaking of another issue , which has further strained Pakistan's relations with
India , the prime minister said , Pakistan supported a comprehensive reform of
the united Nations , including that of the Security Council , but was against
creating more permanent UNSC members.
"We need a Security Council that is more democratic , representative ,
accountable and translucent ," he said, disagreeing with India , which wants to
become a permanent member of the UNSC with veto powers.
Terrorism :
The world body was reminded by the prime minister that Pakistan was the primary
victim of terrorism and had lost thousands of civilians and soldiers to
terrorists violence.
He declared , we'll fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations ,
irrespective of who their sponsors are - The Zarb -i - Azb was the largest anti
- terrorism campaign against terrorists anywhere or in any corner, involving
over 180,000 troops.
In the Middle East , he said , several countries were today the spiral of
conflict and instability while others were being sucked into this quagmire.
TIES WITH AFGHANISTAN:
Prime minister Nawaz Sharif said in response to the request from the Afghan
government and the support of the international community , Pakistan made
vigorous efforts to help along the process of Afghan reconciliation - but
unfortunately certain developments hold off the process .Therefore , militant
attacks intensified which we unequivocally condemns , he said
Mr Sharif said Pakistan will carry on endeavors to help resume the dialogue
process and foster peace and stability in Afghanistan.
The prime minister also welcomed China's proactive role in boosting peace and
prosperity in Afghanistan and in the larger region.
PM hopeful India will consider his peace plan:
India rebuffs Nawaz peace plan . PM Nawaz Sharif said , sooner or later India
would consider his four - point peace proposal ..PM is hopeful that proxy war
against Pakistan across the border would come to an end .The sooner the dialogue
process started the better it would be for the two countries.