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US welcomes extension of J&K ceasefire

The United States has welcomed the extension of the unilateral ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir for another three months by the Indian goverment.

State Department officials told PTI Thursday, "We certainly welcome this announcement. We believe the peace process in Kashmir would be greatly enhanced if militant groups responded positively to India's announcement by taking steps to halt the violence."

"We continue to encourage all parties to take the initiative to reduce violence and foster the process of dialogue. In this way they can make real progress towards peace in the region," they said.

PTI

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