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<p>We recognise that there are human rights concerns in both India-administered Kashmir
and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. We encourage all states to ensure domestic laws
are in line with international standards. Any allegation of human rights abuse is
deeply concerning and must be investigated thoroughly, promptly, transparently and
independently.</p><p>We are monitoring the situation in Kashmir closely and in regular
contact with the Governments of India and of Pakistan. The Prime Minister has spoken
to Prime Minister Modi about the situation. The Foreign Secretary raised his concerns
about the situation with the Indian Minister for External Affairs, Dr Jaishankar.
The Minister for the Commonwealth, UN and South Asia discussed the situation in Kashmir
with the Indian Minister of Minority Affairs during his visit to New Delhi this month;
and engages regularly with the Indian High Commissioner. Senior officials remain in
frequent contact with the Indian Government and regularly raise our concerns.</p><p></p>
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