Iran is closely watching situation in Kashmir, Urged India and Pakistan to settle Kashmir dispute through peaceful means:Foreign Ministry

wilayattimes (Iran)

Tehran:Iran trusts India and Pakistan, as two of its regional partners, to use a peaceful approach and dialogue to settle the dispute over Jammu and Kashmir, Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

Wilayat Times reports, Foreign Ministry of Islamic Republic of Iran reacted over the current developments concerning the disputed Jammu and Kashmir regions, saying in a statement on Wednesday that “the Islamic Republic of Iran is closely following the recent decision by the Indian government regarding Jammu and Kashmir, and will take into careful consideration the explanations presented by both Indian and Pakistani officials about the recent developments.”

The Islamic Republic of Iran is closely following the Indian government’s recent decision of removal of Article 370 which gives a special status to  State  Jammu and Kashmir within Indian Constitution.

The Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Abbas Mousavi, went on to add “the Islamic Republic of Iran treats India and Pakistan, as its friends and regional partners, to take effective steps in line with the interests of the people of the region by using dialogue and adopting peaceful means.”