Toronto December 24, 2010: Germany supports a negotiated settlement of the Kashmir issue and welcomes recent initiative to revive the political dialogue between India and Pakistan, says Deputy Head of Division at German Foreign Office.
Mr. Stefan Graf, Deputy Head of Division at German Foreign Office, in a letter thanks Mr. Mushtaq A. Jeelani, Executive Director of Peace and Justice Forum (PJF), for his letter to Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and for his “comprehensive information about the situation in Kashmir.”
The letter underlines, “Germany, together with its partners in the European Union, is following very closely and with great concern the developments in Kashmir.”
He underscores: “We share the assessment that a lasting political solution can be achieved only through political negotiations and confidence building measures.” Adding: “Therefore we welcome the recent initiative to revive the political dialogue between India and Pakistan.”
The Foreign Office letter further emphasises: “Germany, which has consistently supported a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Kashmir, will continue to encourage both sides to look creatively at all potential options for a bilaterally negotiated solution to the Kashmir issue.”
“This is also very important for the stability in the region,” concludes Mr. Graf.
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