Kashmir: Increasing Tension Debate
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Joshua Reynolds
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Kashmir: Increasing Tension
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Mr Falconer
My hon. Friend makes an important point. We do, of course, stand up for human rights around the world, and we will continue our work to try to address heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. We want to avoid a dangerous spiral of escalation in the region.
Mr Joshua Reynolds (Maidenhead) (LD)
It is incumbent on us as an international community to engage with leaders on both sides. What have the Minister and the UK Government done so far to promote an open dialogue specifically and to ensure it stays open?
Mr Falconer
As I say, we have spoken at a senior level to both Governments and we are encouraging direct contact, which we understand is in place.