NEW DELHI – The conditions in which the people of Kashmir are living areunsustainable and must be improved, German Chancellor Angela Merkel toldreporters accompanying her on a trip to New Delhi where she is holdingtalks with India’s prime minister.
She said she would raise the matter with Narendra Modi later on Fridayevening, adding that while she was aware of India’s position regarding theprovince, parts of which are claimed by neighbouring Pakistan, she wantedto hear Modi’s plans for restoring calm to the region.
“The situation for the people there is currently not sustainable and mustimprove,” Merkel said. The province has been convulsed by protests againstNew Delhi’s decision to revoke the mainly Muslim area’s political autonomy.- Reuters