Times of Islamabad

After US, Indian government gets yet another big diplomatic blow from top bloc over Occupied Kashmir conflict

After US, Indian government gets yet another big diplomatic blow from top bloc over Occupied Kashmir conflict

*New Delhi: After United States, Indian government gets yet another bigdiplomatic blow from top bloc over Occupied Kashmir conflict.*

The European Union is concerned over the situation in Kashmir and it isimportant to restore the freedom of movement and normalcy there, the bloc’sAmbassador to India Ugo Astuto said today.

The ambassador also said that the visit to Kashmir by the Members of theEuropean Parliament or MEPs was not “an expression of EU’s policy decision”.

“We are concerned over the situation in Kashmir…It is important torestore freedom of movement and normalcy in Kashmir,” Mr Astuto said.

Speaking on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, he noted that the principleof equality is enshrined in the Indian Constitution and hoped that “it willbe upheld”.

“India and Pakistan should resolve issues through dialogue,” Mr Astuto said.