The Third Committee of UN General Assembly has unanimously passed Pakistan's resolution on the right of self-determination.
In a tweet, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN Dr Maleeha Lodhi said a record number of 83 countries co-sponsored the resolution.
Introducing Pakistan’s resolution on the right of self determination which was adopted unanimously by the UN’s Third Ctte today with a record number of 83 countries cosponsoring it pic.twitter.com/KakEaqi0br
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) November 20, 2018
She said the resolution is reaffirmation of the international community's continued support for the people's right to self-determination.
Cosponsorship by 83 countries of Pakistan ‘s resolution on self determination was reaffirmation of the international community’s continued support for people’s right to self determination as a fundamental human right. pic.twitter.com/3y0qAJUFws
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) November 20, 2018
The resolution has called upon the countries to cease immediately their military intervention and occupation of foreign countries and territories, and all acts of repression.
Talking to media, Maleeha Lodhi said the adoption of the resolution reaffirms the inviolability of the right to self-determination for all peoples without exception, including the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine.
She said Pakistan has historically been a proud champion of self-determination, helping many states achieve independence.