Srinagar, Apr 27: The former Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik said that the plight of Kashmiris should end now.
Speaking at a seminar on Kashmir organised by his organisation Oslo Center in the capital city of Norway, Bondevik expressed hope that the Kashmir dispute would be resolved soon.
“We have a deep interest in the issues existing in the region, including the problem of Kashmiris,” he added.
The seminar was also addressed by Mushal Malick, spouse of JKLF Chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik, and Professor of Political Science Uppsala University Sten Widmalm.
The former Norwegian Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of Mushal Malick on Kashmir issue and said, “I have been already impressed by the outstanding role of Benazir Bhutto and Malala Yousafzai, the two prominent ladies for democracy and human rights in Pakistan”.
The seminar was attended by a number of people from different walks of life including researchers and intellectuals.
Speaking at the seminar, Mushaal Malick urged the international community to play its role in preventing atrocities and resolution of Kashmir issue according to the wishes of the people of Kashmir.
Mushaal Malick also spoke on the brutal use of pellet guns on the Kashmiri protestors by government forces.
Mushaal also mentioned Asifa who was raped and killed in Kashmir’s Kathua district in January 2018.
Meanwhile, Kashmir Scandinavian Council’s Executive Director Mr Ali Shahnawaz Khan expressed his hope that the seminar with the participation of Norwegian intellectuals and researchers will make further awareness and understanding on the issue of Kashmir in Norway, he added that it is important to mention that Kashmir cause is being pursued in Norway from last 20 years.
