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Leave Kashmir dispute out of the UN, Australia urges

Andrew Tillett

Canberra | Australia will resist Pakistan's attempts to convince the United Nations Human Rights Council to pass a resolution or even allow debate criticising India's decision to revoke Kashmir's special status.

Australia's decision is a boost to India and comes at a time when the Morrison government is seeking to deepen economic and security ties with Delhi amid growing regional concern over China.

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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