Sharif, in his address, appeared to target India obliquely at several places, including on India’s bid for a permanent seat in a reformed UN Security Council. He also praised China’s “One Belt One Road” initiative, and said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will spur economic development in the region.
India has opposed the multi-billion economic corridor, being financed by China, since it crosses Pakistan occupied Kashmir.
Other Key Points raised by Sharif:
* Kashmiris are being oppressed and tortured.
* I welcome Palestine as a new member of the UN.
* Palestinians and Kashmiris have their regions occupied by foreign forces.
* UN has failed to resolve Kashmir issue. Kashmiris must be included in all talks.
* I propose new peace initiative with India. We want peace with India.
* India and Pakistan must withdraw forces from Siachen.
* Military presence on Indo-Pak border should be reduced. Demilitarisation of Kashmir is the need of the hour.
* Ceasefire violation must be stopped.
* UNSC Expansion is not required. Permanent Membership is not needed right now.
* Pakistan does not want any arms race in South Asia.