India: Pakistan
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to support people affected by political persecution in the India- Pakistan conflict.
Answered by Catherine West
The agreement to cease further military action reached on 10 May is a hugely welcome development. The UK's long-standing position is that it is for India and Pakistan to find a lasting political resolution on Kashmir, taking into account the wishes of the Kashmiri people.
The UK Government recognises that there are human rights concerns in both India-administered Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. We continue to encourage all states to ensure domestic laws are in line with international standards.
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