Antonio Guterres
United Nations / New Delhi
Top UN leadership has welcomed the announcement by militaries of India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire aloÂng the LoC in J&K Kashmir and other sectors, with UN chief Antonio Guterres expressing hope this "positive step" will provide an opportunity for "further dialogue".
"The Secretary-General is encouraged by the joint statement issued by the militaries of India and Pakistan on their agreement to observing the ceasefire at the Line of Control in Kashmir and engaging through established mechanisms," Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the UN chief, said at the daily press briefing on Thursday.