Press Release
Kashmir Solidarity Day was commemorated across Australia to reaffirm steadfast support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The occasion highlights the Kashmiri people’s ongoing resistance to the unlawful occupation and their sustained pursuit of the right to self-determination.
In this context, the High Commission for Pakistan in Australia organised a webinar featuring distinguished speakers, including Senator David Shoebridge, Syed Faiz Naqshbandi, Syed Nazir Gilani and Professor Samina Yasmeen (University of Western Australia). The panel reflected on the significance of the day and emphasised the Kashmiri people’s enduring struggle for justice and human rights.
The panelists collectively paid tribute to the resilience of the Kashmiri people and highlighted the grave and persistent human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. They underscored the importance of sustained international attention, legal advocacy, and global solidarity, calling for renewed efforts to uphold UN Security Council resolutions and to enable the Kashmiri people to exercise their right to self-determination through a credible, UN-supervised process. The panel also warned that the continued denial of rights in IIOJK carries serious regional and international implications, necessitating a coordinated global response.
In her remarks, the Acting High Commissioner underscored the historical significance of 5 February in the Kashmiri freedom struggle. She strongly condemned India’s continued violations of international law and persistent human rights abuses in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). She urged the international community to adopt a proactive approach toward resolving the long-standing dispute and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering political, diplomatic, and moral support for the Kashmiri people, in accordance with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.
The observance of Kashmir Solidarity Day continues to draw international attention to the grave situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), highlighting the urgent need for peace, justice, and the realisation of the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. This year’s commemoration serves as a solemn reminder of the enduring struggle of the Kashmiri people for their freedom and reinforces the call for meaningful international action to safeguard their fundamental rights.
The Webinar also featured a documentary highlighting the plight of Kashmiri people and their courage to stand up to the Indian aggression.
Canberra
5 February 2026
