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| Ban Ki-moon (Image: Wiki Commons) |
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday expressed his deep concern over the deterioration of the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir in recent days.
LoC is a de facto border that divides Kashmir into India and Pakistan controlled parts. Pakistan military said on Wednesday that Indians crossed the LoC and killed at least seven bus passengers and three soldiers.
In a statement released by his spokesperson, Ban called on all involved to prioritize the restoration of calm and stability in order to prevent any further escalation and loss of life.
"The Secretary-General trusts that the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan can find common ground and work towards a sustainable peace," said the statement.
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