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<p>The continued use of detentions and restrictions on communications in India-administered
Kashmir is of concern. It is important that individual rights are fully respected
and that there is constructive dialogue with affected communities.</p><p>We are monitoring
the situation in Kashmir closely and are in regular contact with the Indian Government.
The Prime Minister has spoken to Prime Minister Modi about the situation in Kashmir<strong>,</strong>
and the Foreign Secretary has spoken to Indian Minister of External Affairs Jaishankar
to express concerns around the situation. The Minister for South Asia has also had
regular engagement with the Indian High Commissioner. He raised the situation in Kashmir
with the Indian Minister for Minority Affairs earlier this month.</p><p>We urge the
Governments of India and Pakistan to ensure that the humanitarian needs of the people
of India-administered Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Kashmir are being met, and
encourage India and Pakistan to engage in dialogue to find lasting, diplomatic solutions
to maintain regional stability.</p>
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