Azad Jammu and Kashmir's president, alongside human rights advocates, has criticized recent statements made by a US diplomatic representative regarding the Kashmir dispute. The officials emphasize that any resolution to the territorial conflict must prioritize the aspirations and democratic participation of Kashmiri citizens, rather than being determined solely by the two neighboring nations. This stance reaffirms the international principle of self-determination as a fundamental right in resolving the long-standing geopolitical dispute in South Asia.

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