PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Kashmir: Armed Conflict (5 March 2019)

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in (a) India and (b) Pakistan on the situation in Kashmir; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by:
Judith Cummins (Labour)

​The British Government is in regular contact with both countries, urging dialogue and diplomatic solutions to ensure regional stability. I welcome both countries publicly stating they do not want to escalate tensions further and their willingness to work with, and through, the international community. On Wednesday 27 February, I spoke to the Indian and Pakistan High Commissioners and pressed the importance of de-escalation. During a pre-arranged visit to India on 1-3 March, I discussed with Foreign Secretary Gokhale steps to decrease tension and improve regional stability, including vital efforts to tackle terrorism. I made a Statement to the House on this subject on 7 March.

Answered by:
Mark Field (Conservative)
11 March 2019