NEW YORK: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s speech at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has garnered significant attention online. His address has been viewed over 141,000 times, surpassing that of US President Joe Biden’s speech, which drew 103,000 views.
In his historic address at UNGA, the PM condemned India’s actions in occupied Jammu and Kashmir, stating that Indian troops have unleashed a reign of terror, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the right to self-determination for the Kashmiri people.
Moreover, he emphasized that the Kashmir dispute remains a pressing concern on the Security Council’s agenda, with Pakistan advocating for a resolution based on UN resolutions and the will of the Kashmiri people.
PM Shehbaz also highlighted the sufferings of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, criticizing the Modi-led Indian government for reneging on commitments to implement UN Security Council resolutions.
In comparison, other prominent leaders’ speeches received notably fewer views. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s speech garnered 81,000 views, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s address attracted 51,000 viewers.
PM Shehbaz Sharif’s speech has become the most-watched on the UN’s official YouTube channel, according to data released by the UN’s Centre for Public Opinion Research.
It’s worth noting that PM Shehbaz Sharif’s address also attracted over 1.6 million views on Al Jazeera’s TikTok account, further amplifying his message.
PM Shehbaz’s speech also touched on other key issues, including climate change, terrorism, and regional stability. He mentioned that Pakistan has suffered greatly from terrorism, with over 80,000 casualties and $150 billion in economic losses.
This achievement underscores the substantial interest in PM Shehbaz Sharif’s message, which included discussions on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism.
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