UN Calls for Peaceful Resolution of Kashmir Issue Under UN Charter

A UN spokesperson reaffirmed the stance that the Kashmir issue should be resolved peacefully according to the UN Charter and human rights. Emphasizing the 1972 Simla Agreement, it was highlighted that the resolution must be bilateral between India and Pakistan without third-party mediation.

In a strong statement, a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized that the final settlement of the Kashmir issue should be achieved by peaceful means in accordance with the UN Charter and with full respect for human rights.

Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, reiterated at a daily press briefing that the UN's position on Kashmir remains unchanged, pointing to the 1972 Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan, which excludes third-party mediation.

Relations between India and Pakistan have soured, especially after India revoked Article 370, removing the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and reorganizing the region into two Union Territories in August 2019. The UN urges a peaceful resolution as per the charter and security council resolutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)