UN Secretary-General “India ’s decision is one-sided” Concerned about abolition of autonomy 6:22 on August 9

UN Secretary General Guterres expressed recognition that India's decision is unilateral about the growing tensions between the two countries over the abolition of self-government rights in Kashmir provinces, where India contends for territorial rights with Pakistan. It was.

Concerning the Kashmir region where India and Pakistan compete for sovereignty, the Indian government has abolished its autonomy that has been recognized in Jammu and Kashmir, which continues its effective control, while the Pakistani government has countered the trade relationship with India for the time being Tensions between the two countries are growing, such as taking measures.

In response to this situation, UN Secretary General Guterres issued a statement on the 8th, saying that “there is an agreement between the two countries that the final status of the Kashmir region should be resolved by the peaceful means chosen by the parties”. Recognized that the government decision was unilateral.

On top of that, he expressed concern as “the Indian authorities are worried about many reports that local people's actions are restricted and human rights conditions are deteriorating,” and “calls to refrain from actions that affect Kashmir's status.” We called for self-control in both India and Pakistan.

According to UN officials, Pakistan has requested through the members of the Security Council to hold an emergency meeting to discuss this issue, but so far no country has responded positively. It shows an attitude of watching the changes.