He said the Kashmiris are very happy to see that the OIC is showing concern about their plight.
“We want one more representation each from Africa, Asia and the Middle East (to raise the Kashmir issue); we want three more countries to come forward as it would give us more credit,” he said.
The OIC has set up an independent human rights commission, and we feel that this commission should visit Kashmir. As many as 9,000 people disappeared without trace from Kashmir during the last two decades and the commission should find out the reason behind this, he said.
The Mirwaiz said his talks with the OIC officials in Jeddah covered possible cooperation between the European Union and the OIC in raising the Kashmiri issue on international platforms.
Mirwaiz described the conditions in the valley as "very bad" and contravene all principles of human rights. Troops with special powers are stationed in Kashmir for the last two decades, he said.
He lauded the support extended by Saudi Arabia under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah to the Kashmiri cause.
Stemming from its Islamic role in the Arab and Muslim world, the Kingdom has been very clear in its stance on the issue of Kashmir.
“We realize that the Saudi government is maintaining relations with India and Pakistan,  but there are a number of violations that are committed by the Indian government,” he said.
“We are part of the Islamic nation and special responsibility lies on Saudi Arabia,” he added.
“Undoubtably,”  Mirwaiz said, “we are seeking a peaceful solution and the Indian government should be told to stop violation of the human rights.”
On the military situation, he said that the people of Kashmir are seeking a peaceful solution. But  the Indian government failed to respond with a positive gesture by withdrawing troops. “There are still 6,000 soldiers stationed in Kashmir despite the fact that they declared a plan for gradual withdrawal,” the Kashmiri leader said.