LONDON: The Free Balochistan Movement, in a statement to the media, asserted that the Baloch nation is steadfastly striving for the restoration of United Balochistan’s independence against the occupying forces of Pakistan and Iran. The Baloch nation has made innumerable sacrifices in pursuit of Balochistan’s independence and sovereign status.

The statement continues by emphasizing that the independent movement persists even as Balochistan remains under foreign occupation. It warns against any nation seeking to profit by collaborating with the occupying Pakistani state in investing in Balochistan against the will of the Baloch people. Such actions, the statement declares, would contribute to the genocide of the Baloch people, with the implicated countries and forces being considered allies of Pakistan in its ongoing oppression of the Baloch nation.

Furthermore, the statement highlights the shifting dynamics in the region, with countries like Saudi Arabia investing in Pakistan amidst evolving relationships. It expresses concern over Pakistan’s exploitation of this situation to bolster its economy and military objectives by leveraging Balochistan’s valuable resources with additional partners.

The special interest shown by Saudi Arabia is particularly troubling for the Baloch nation, as it does not wish for any nation to align with Pakistan to exploit Balochistan’s resources against Baloch national interests.

The statement also addresses the recent visit of the Iranian President, Ibrahim Raisi, to Pakistan, suggesting a deepening military and economic alliance between the two occupying forces at the expense of the Baloch people.

Moreover, an eight-point agreement between Iran and Pakistan is condemned for its detrimental impact on Baloch national interests, exacerbating hostility towards the Baloch people.

The statement raises concerns about the potential escalation of conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia, warning against dragging the Baloch land into their disputes. It asserts that Balochistan is not a part of Pakistan but an occupied territory, with the Baloch nation adamantly rejecting this occupation from the outset.

The Baloch people reserve the right to resist, as the exploitation of Balochistan’s wealth will only serve to suppress the Baloch liberation movement, contrary to the collective interests of the Baloch nation.

Finally, the statement warns against the involvement of Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, in Pakistan’s strategic objectives on Baloch land, likening it to China’s expansionist strategies. It urges these nations to refrain from becoming complicit in the oppression of the Baloch people and to heed the lessons of their own criticisms regarding Palestine.

In conclusion, the statement denounces the double standards displayed by Arab countries, decrying their partnership with an occupier while advocating for justice in other conflicts. It calls for solidarity with the Baloch cause and an end to the exploitation and suffering of the Baloch people.