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US supports direct dialogue between Pakistan, India on Kashmir

Indian security forces personnel patrol a deserted road during restrictions after the government scrapped special status for Kashmir, in Srinagar Aug 7, 2019. Reuters
Indian security forces personnel patrol a deserted road during restrictions after the government scrapped special status for Kashmir, in Srinagar Aug 7, 2019. Reuters

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The United States on Wednesday said it supports direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on the disputed Kashmir region and called for calm and restraint as the dispute escalated.

"We continue to support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on Kashmir and other issues of concern," a department spokeswoman said in a statement.

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