Pak's Qureshi skips Jaishankar's SAARC address, points to Kashmir

Jaishankar had, however, refused to comment on the absence of his Pakistani counterpart during his opening statement.

Kashmir risks sparking an ‘accidental war’ with India, says Pakistan Foreign Minister

Qureshi also said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet 'was keen to visit' the region.

However, the Army Chief made it clear that a decision in this regard has to be taken by the government.

The text of the statement was posted on the website of the Foreign Office after it was delivered to the UNHRC on Tuesday.

India has repeatedly made it clear that talks with Pakistan are only possible after Islamabad stops sponsoring terror.

India has clearly described administration of J&K an internal matter, said Pakistan has no locus standi in it.

Till date, Pakistan, in all its official communication, has been referring to Jammu and Kashmir as ‘Indian Administered Kashmir’.

Pak's foreign minister would make statement around noon (3.30 pm IST) that is expected to focus on the Kashmir issue.

The Ministry of External Affairs has engaged with all 47 members of the UNHRC, including China.

President Kovind is scheduled to embark on an official nine-day visit to Iceland, Switzerland, and Slovenia from Sep 9.