Restore normalcy in Kashmir: EU

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  • The European Union remains “concerned” about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and its position has not changed in the months since the government’s decision on Article 370, the newly appointed EU Ambassador said in New Delhi on Tuesday.
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  • Statement from EU Ambassador
(1) It is crucial that freedom of movement and means of communication are restored along with all essential services.
(2) We have urged a restoration of normalcy, while we do understand India’s security concerns

  • On Citizenship (Amendment) Bill: Ambassador Ugo Astuto also said the EU was following the current debate in Parliament over the Citizenship Amendment Bill and hoped that India’s constitutional traditions would be upheld.
Source
The Hindu




Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 11th Dec 2019