The United States and the United Kingdom strongly condemn the massacre of innocent civilians by terroristsin Kashmir on March 23. Nothing can justify such a vicious and cowardly act.
The United States and the United Kingdom condemn all terrorism wherever it occurs and whatever itspurported justification. We will continue to work with our partners to eliminate this scourge. Violence willnot solve Kashmir’s problems. Pending the resolution of these problems, the LOC should be strictly respectedand Pakistan should fulfill its commitments to stop infiltration across it. Pakistan should also do its utmostto discourage any acts of violence by militants in Kashmir. Both sides should consider immediatelyimplementing a ceasefire and taking other active steps to reduce tension including by moves within the SAARCcontext. The differences between India and Pakistan can only be resolved through peaceful means andengagement.
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The United States and the United Kingdom stand ready to help both countries start a process aimed atbuilding confidence, normalizing bilateral relations and resolving outstanding differences, including Kashmir.
