India and Pakistan

Topic: India and Pakistan
Country: Belgium
Delegate Name: Garrett Wilkes
School: Forest Hills Central High School

The countries India and Pakistan, each determined to control the area known as Kashmir, have fought bitter wars and engaged in sporadic violence throughout the years, up to this current day. Pakistan advocates that the predominant Muslim population should vote to see where it should belong to, thus giving it to Pakistan. India, on the other hand, refuses to give ground and desires for the Line of Control, established by the UN in 1971, should become the official boundary. Beside the arguments between Pakistan and India, many Kashmiris also push for outright independence from either country. These three very determined, very violent pressure groups have only made Kashmir and Jammu into a hotbed of intolerance and hatred. With the threat of nuclear weapons looming above this conflict from both India and Pakistan, Belgium believes the issue of Kashmir is one of the most urgent issues the Security Council has on its shoulders.

Belgium believes that the priority for the issue is to return law and order to the region first. Belgium would like India and Pakistan to come to terms more first before any decisive action should be taken place. That way, both India and Pakistan have the social maturity to accept whatever outcome occurs. Belgium applauds the efforts of the UN to resolve the issue, including the INMOGIP set in charge of looking after the Line of Control. Belgium would like to see multilateral pressure on Pakistan and India to end the violence and a continuation of heavy UN involvement in Kashmir. Belgium remains open as to how to settle the issue of Kashmir, keeping in mind the views of all three viewpoints, and feels that it is a requirement for the Security Council to carefully consider the interests of all sides before any resolution gets passed. That being said, Belgium does seriously consider the idea of establishing the Line of Control as the official border between Pakistan and India. More meetings should be brought up concerning this topic should also be included in a resolution to continue down the road to peace. Belgium remains hopeful that the two countries will cooperate better to end their violence, and that reasonable talk over Kashmir will blossom into a settlement both sides can assent to.

Belgium’s view is supported in Resolution 301, passed in 1971, that demands the end to the violence and the end of immaturity from both sides. This document expresses Belgium’s every hope for the issue, believing that the UN’s intervention is a key step in bringing peace to the region. Belgium especially wants to call to attention the clauses that express calling upon international assistance and relief and that the cessation of hostilities be strictly observed. Statements made from the delegate of Belgium on October 14, 2008, in debate about Pakistan offer the sincere sentiments that Belgium offers for the region, and will promise its support for the paper that will offer the most reasonable, practicable approach to peace in the region.

Belgium again wishes to express its policy of openness and how it wants to encourage good relations between the nations involved. Belgium asserts that the other countries in the Security Council all share this same sentiment, and with that as a foundation, this council can build the beginning of the end of the terror in Kashmir and Jammu.

Topic: India and Pakistan
Country: China
Delegate Name: Kevin Mersol-Barg
School: Roeper School

As we have all seen, colonialism has left visible scars on the geographic borders within the international community. The colonial powers have sown the seeds for territorial schism; one of the most severe examples that can be seen today is the situation between India and Pakistan regarding Kashmir. The dispute over Kashmir is the product of religious tensions and the fact that they have been left to linger for so long.

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) wishes for India and Pakistan to resolve their long-standing differences. These nations must first recognize that a predominantly Muslim nation and a predominantly Hindu nation can, and must, live harmoniously. The issue in Kashmir is the tip of the iceberg, which is the underlying religious tension between the nations, and tension has only escalated since the independence of the region in 1947. Pakistan has suffered a history of terrorism, but it has gone to great lengths to suppress terror cells. The most pressing issues at this point are: resolving India’s concern that there are terror cells working out of Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, and safe use of nuclear technology.

Because Indian-Pakistan relations are quite sensitive, we, as the international community, should support the two nations though a policy of non-interference to resolve their differences through bilateral negotiations. These negotiations should have our support, but the international community should not interfere. While we encourage these bilateral negotiations to take place, the PRC wishes the international community to only give foreign policy advice to nations who specifically ask for it.

In regard to nuclear technologies, China is a signatory of the NPT, and urges the nations of India and Pakistan to act in accordance with the NPT, refrain from spreading nuclear technologies, and to use these technologies for peaceful civilian uses only.

Topic: India and Pakistan
Country: France
Delegate Name: Aeisha Reese
School: Flint Central Academy

Over the past year, India and Pakistan have been taking tentative steps toward improving their bilateral relations. While still deeply divided over the issue of Kashmir and in agreement that the tangible outcomes have been minimal to date, both reaffirmed their commitment to the ongoing process. Despite changes in India’s leadership, this process is still lumbering forward.

This situation is in dire need of attention because South Asia is the only region in the world where two nuclear-armed neighbors are in active conflict. Also, because Pakistan is a critical, if imperfect partner in the global War on Terror. The United States wants to ensure Pakistan’s active support in counter terrorism activities along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and within Pakistan. Finally, because one of the few means that Pakistan has developed to coerce concessions from India has been the use of militants. These so-called mujahidin threaten the security of South Asia and beyond.

The two governments have made clear that they want a peaceful resolution to the issues that divide them. Whether India and Pakistan can capitalize on that desire for peace, or whether the long hostilities will destroy any such initiative remains to be seen.

India claims that insurgents are supported by the Pakistan government, which provides bases for their training and operations, as well as weapons and, when necessary, military support.

France agrees with aiding India and Pakistan in reducing tensions over the disputed territory of Kashmir. We disagree with economic sanctioning, and are unwilling to offer anything that appears to be a payoff to India or Pakistan, so they are left trying to get individual countries to exert pressure. We feel that India's motivation in developing operational nuclear weapons was as much fear and resentment of China as it was India's longstanding mutual hatred with Pakistan. France welcomes the signature of a bilateral agreement for civil nuclear cooperation, which will form the basis of wide-ranging bilateral collaborations in energy and research.

France feels that it is not only the duty of the United Nations, but the internationally community to restore peace within India and Pakistan. We must consider actions that represent what the United Nations stand for.

Topic: India and Pakistan
Country: Indonesia
Delegate Name: Jordan Wagner
School: Traverse City West High School

Indonesia has, and will continue, to take a very neutral position towards the issue of India and Pakistan and the disputed territory of Kashmir, specifically Kashmir-Jammu. This dispute first began in 1947 when India was granted its independence from the United Kingdom. This same year, India split into two countries with current day India a secular state and Pakistan an Islamic country. Soon afterward, conflict started between these two countries about the border region of Kashmir, specifically Kashmir-Jammu. India claims that this region belongs to them since it was originally give them. Pakistan claims this province because it is primarily Muslim, which is the main religion of Pakistan. Pakistan believes it would “fit in better” because of the religious ties. Furthermore, religious tensions between the Hindu’s and Muslim’s tend to be the root problem and the reason why tensions have escalated between the two countries. Since the dispute started in 1947, three major wars have been fought between the two countries and daily violence is continuous on the borders of Kashmir. A newer threat to the well-being of the citizens of both India and Pakistan is the emergence of nuclear weapons. With ongoing tensions between the two countries, a nuclear war could be imminent. India and Pakistan are two of the only four sovereign states that have not approved the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Both countries have stated that they have nuclear weapons and have actively tested them. Without some sort of ceasefire and/or agreement between India and Pakistan, a nuclear war is likely to happen between these two countries.

Indonesia declared its independence after World War II from the Netherlands, thus making Indonesia its own government. Shortly afterwards, relations between both India and Pakistan began. Both are important countries to the United Nations, the Non-Aligned Movement, and Indonesia. As a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement, G-15 (a group of countries from the Non-Aligned Movement that help to enhance trade and cooperation between G-8 and the World Trade Organization), and G-77 (a group of developing nations helping to enhance each others economies through trading and investment), Indonesia hopes to continue peaceful and beneficial relations with both India and Pakistan. Therefore, we have decided to take a neutral stance on this issue as to not disrupt our relations with both these countries. As the most populous Muslim country in the world and the fourth most populous country in the world, India and Pakistan are significant and vital countries to keep as allies. Former Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid stated that, “In the political arena, India and Indonesia shared so many similar views on international affairs. I think in this sense, we'll have to share our experiences on that basis…” Because of our similar views on international affairs, mostly notable international trade, India is an important ally to continue to work with on the international stage. India and myself consider the United States, Japan, and the European Union as major trade partners and important in the development of our countries. Keeping cordial relations with India also means keeping in good standings with our major trade partners. Also, the leaders of Indonesia and India were the founding leaders of the Non-Aligned Movement; which is based on the values of independence, freedom and non-alignment. Furthermore, our relation with Pakistan is very important and imperative in terms of our similar religious foundations. Both of our countries have the majority of our population tied to the religion of Islam. This creates a unique bond between the governments of our country. As a country, Indonesia is trying to promote Islam as a country that is peaceful and deserves more recognition on an international level. Pakistan is an important ally in achieving these goals worldwide. Our countries continue to be on the forefront of Islam; promoting peace between Islamic countries and encouraging Muslims to work with western countries.

As stated before, Indonesia believes the best course of action is neutrality. In 2001, Indonesia formally announced its stance on neutrality amidst much violence between India and Pakistan. Former President Abdurrahman Wahid stated, “Indonesia will not intervene in the half-century dispute between India and guerrilla groups fighting New Delhi's rule in Jammu and Kashmir.” This position has been embraced by all leaders of Indonesia’s leaders since it was stated and is continuing to be upheld.

Since 1947, 30,000 people have been killed directly in this dispute (with thousands unaccountable) and millions have been misplaced. In 2003 a ceasefire was signed between these two countries. Sadly, it is unlikely that a peace agreement between these two countries and the providence will occur soon. Just this past May, fighting was again refueled across the line of control, which designates which country controls which region. Indonesia does applaud India and Pakistan for agreeing to reopen the trade routes in Kashmir between the two countries. This shows some sign of process, especially because this is the first time since India split that these trade routes have been used.

In order to successful implement peace; a path of tolerance and understanding must be made between these two countries. The international community needs to take a harsher stance towards both countries when violence erupts. Furthermore, peace talks need to begin immediately between the two countries using an unbiased mediator. While trying to promote peace in the region, UNMOGIP (United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan) need to continue monitoring the region. Strongly pressure must also be applied on these two countries to adopt and ratify the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Although peace needs to be brought to this region, Indonesia feels it is not our responsibility, right, and position to help these two countries reevaluate and/or amend the line of control. Our hope for the future is that these two countries can put aside their differences and embrace the similarities between them.

Topic: India and Pakistan
Country: Italy
Delegate Name: Gabi Rome
School: Royal Oak High School

On June 30th 2005 Ambassador of Italy Antonio Armellini paid an official visit to the Kashmir-Jammu area in order to meet at the The United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan headquarters (UNMOGIP) with such leaders as Governor S.K. Sinha, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed and party leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. As the Italian Republic contributes with military personnel to UNMOGIP and as UNMOGIP is headed by the Italian Major General Guido Palmieri, we feel our stake in the region is substantial. We are firm in our belief that the most rational course of action for the international community is continued peace keeping with a focus on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation (NPT) and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty being accepted and upheld in the region. Also, all recent efforts to build the relations and communication between India and Pakistan through trade should be encouraged.

The Italian Republic has no prejudice against India continuing investment in civil nuclear energy, but insists that New Delhi first fulfill certain necessary preconditions. When the international community established the NPT Regime, it was deliberate. Within the context of a technological boom, it is crucial that the development of possibly apocalyptic technologies stand as a privilege, not a right. If India were to accept the NPT in its entirety and join the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, any international discussion of India’s sustainable energy interest would be aimed at encouragement, as opposed to condemnation.

India, as a current nuclear power with a booming economy, plays a visible role in the global affairs. However, such clout demands greater compassion. As all nations affect the world internationally, they must be willing to bear the burden of responsibility, not just for their country, but for all states. EU Commissioner for External Relations Benita Ferrero-Waldner addresses this by noting that “We acknowledge India’s energy needs and are committed to support[ing] its energy components, of which civil nuclear energy is an important part,” she said. “A few steps are still needed before such a cooperation is made possible…Were India to cooperate, all countries would benefit. “

The Italian Republic is zestfully cognizant of the verdict reached by the EU’s 2865th External Relations Council on Pakistan. It is a necessity for the international community to encourage the positive growth in Pakistan in tandem with reforming the negative. Pakistan has made great strides and its reforms can be seen in such successes as the February elections as well as grass-root level restoration of judicial independence. Italy’s commitment to the revival of peace within the region is underscored by our active role in the bi-annual exchange on human rights between the EU Heads of Mission in Islamabad and the Pakistani Government.

Italy stands by the EU in their “full support of the Government of Pakistan in countering terrorism, insurgency and violent opponents of a peaceful and democratic society” (EU 2865) and is in full support of continued dialogue, (with respect to the international law and UN Security Council Resolutions.) It is an international necessity to work together with Pakistan on non-proliferation and disarmament of Weapons of Mass Destruction in international forums. All states that would concur with that sentiment should encourage Pakistan to begin negotiations on a Fissile material cut-off treaty (FMCT) at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva. "We do want Pakistan combating terrorism and fighting terrorists, not negotiating with terrorists. This is why we share the same point of view," said Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini

"Pakistan has paid very heavy price for fighting terrorism and should be helped in economic terms, cultural terms and political terms," Frattini said.

Since October, the global community has already seen improvements in the regions. Italy welcomes the reopening of the trade route between Indian and Pakistan-administered Kashmir and hopes that it proves the first stepping stone to security.

Topic: India and Pakistan
Country: Libya
Delegate Name: Amanda Orley
School: Cranbrook Kingswood

The International Community has officially declared a war on international terrorism. Both India and Pakistan have willingly supported this war on terror, but somehow find themselves on the brink of their own nuclear proxy war. Nuclear war is considered an act of terrorism and therefore the Untied Nations has the responsibility to intervene.

The delegation of Libya urges a rapid resolution on this issue before more human rights acts are violated and the security of surrounding countries are threatened. Both Pakistani and Indian governments need to make moves towards peace. The Government of Pakistan must remove their military troops from Kashmir to ensure that there is no terrorist activity occurring. Local authorities, under the surveillance of the United Nations, should rightfully monitor this territory under the control of the UNMOGIP. The UNMOGIP (United Nations Military Observer Group on India and Pakistan) needs to receive money from the United Nations to more effectively fulfill their job. Although India dislikes the UNMOGIP, they must allow its’ presence in Kashmir to ensure eradication of Pakistani control. The delegation of Libya recognizes the recent relationship between Pakistan and the United States. Pakistan is very devoted to this relationship and looks favorably upon the United States’ advice. The United States should continue to lure Pakistan away from proxy war. Bilateral dialogue between Pakistan and India must continue to hopefully strengthen country relations and eliminate cross border terrorism. Kashmir can become independent of Indian and Pakistani control to avoid more conflict if the LOC becomes an international border. Past international bilateral dialogue endeavors to pacify Pakistan and India have failed greatly mainly due to the lack of representation of Kashmir representatives and should immediately be included.

Pakistan and India have fought three wars in the past but the conflict has acquired an even more threatening dimension due to the power of nuclear weaponry. The delegation of Libya strongly encourages a resolution that promotes peaceful relations between Pakistan and India while granting Kashmir complete independence.

Topic: India and Pakistan
Country: Panama
Delegate Name: Rachel Lane
School: Forest Hills Eastern High School

The conflict between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir region needs to be resolved. This conflict is becoming dangerous and may escalate to the point of a cold war between the two countries. The more recent development of nuclear weapons has complicated the situation at hand. Panama encourages both India and Pakistan to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, but these nations are hesitant because of implications involving Kashmir. If one country signs the treaty and the other does not, then nuclear threats could easily cause the non-acceding country to gain Kashmir. This situation is delicate and should be treated as such.

Panama agrees with the United States that India and Pakistan should come to a consensus on the issue to procure the most efficacious results. These two nations should have talks focusing solely on the Kashmir issue to compromise upon a final solution. For this reason Panama would like to see India's and Palestine's delegates join in the security council debate to resolve this pressing issue. Panama will support this solution and additionally encourages both countries again to sign the NPT. Peaceful resolution is the best option here because nuclear weapons are involved. These weapons of mass destruction are dangerous not only for India and Pakistan but also for the neighboring countries.

Panama also believes that the people of Kashmir should be involved in the peace talks aforementioned. This will help attain the results that will encourage peace for the future in this area. Though there has been recent progress for Kashmir, this conflict does not has an end in sight, and must be dealt with in the very near future to find a solution fitting the needs of Pakistan, India and the people of Kashmir.

Topic: India and Pakistan
Country: Russia
Delegate Name: Eric Becker
School: Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy

The Russian Federation is alarmed at the increasing rates of terrorism in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. The Russian Federation is eager to work with the United Nations to draft resolutions that will debilitate those who harbor, support, fund, or abet terrorists, or provide them with shelter or asylum for cross-boarder terrorism. The Russian Federation has a fruitful friendship with India, and is looking forward to working with the Indian government on resolving the issues of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. The Russian Federation has pledged its full support to India in this crisis of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

In late 2007, the Russian ambassador to India traveled to Jammu and Kashmir and discussed in detail the issues of counter-terrorist activities in India. Both sides expressed a firm disapproval of all forms of terrorism and religious extremism. The Russian Federation recognizes the integral importance to the Indian government of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and its huge cultural and economic potential.

It is of great concern to the Russian Federation that India's potential and safety are not compromised or eclipsed by the possibility of terrorist acquisition of Pakistan's nuclear weapons. Throughout our many dialogues, India has expressed great concern over asylum, harboring, and support of terrorist activities by the Pakistani government, and by insurgent organizations such as Al Qaeda and the Taliban.

Moreover, the Indian government and Russian government are deeply disturbed by Pakistan's control of unsecure nuclear weapons. However, the Russian Federation recognizes the increasing emergence of terrorism in Pakistan, and would like to work with the Pakistani government as well, alongside the Indian government within the UN, to come to solutions. But most importantly, the Russian Federation wants to express its strong opposition towards the unilateral use of force in violation of the United Nations Charter as well as interference in the internal affairs of other states.

Topic: India and Pakistan
Country: South Africa
Delegate Name: Kelsey Weyhing
School: Williamston High School

The delegation of South Africa recognizes the complexity of the conflict between India and Pakistan. Controversy over the Kashmir region is deeply rooted in political and religious differences and the Republic of South Africa finds India and Pakistan’s nuclear advancement to be alarming. The government of Pakistan holds that the region of Kashmir, being predominately Muslim, should become a part of their own country while India claims that since the region was originally given to them, it should remain that way. The growing instability within the governments of both India and Pakistan will only fuel the current conflict and the refusal of both countries to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is unsettling. The Republic of South Africa calls for the continuation of regulated peace talks between both nations in order to reach some sort of agreement or ceasefire.

South Africa calls for an immediate end to the violence between India and Pakistan and emphasizes the importance of implementing the NPT agreement and standards into both countries. The threat of a nuclear war between India and Pakistan is of concern to all nations and immediate action must be taken to prevent the furthering of nuclear technology by the nations in question.

The issue of nuclear technology and its mishandling by the countries of India and Pakistan must be addressed first, followed by that of the Kashmir region. All three parties involved, India, Pakistan, and Kashmir, must agree on a solution that would end the conflict over the Kashmir area and promote peace within the region.

Topic: India and Pakistan
Country: United Kingdom
Delegate Name: Elizabeth Liquigli
School: Forest Hills Northern High School

India and Pakistan share a history that is greatly entwined with that of the United Kingdom, having once been one colony under British rule. When divided into a Hindu majority, India, and a Muslim majority, Pakistan, there came issues concerning borders and land rights. One of these major conflicts was the territory known as Kashmir. Leading to three major wars between the countries of India and Pakistan, the disputed territory of Kashmir needs a definitive conclusion before the next chapter of Indian-Pakistani relations can commence.

The United Kingdom believes that if the issue of Kashmir is not resolved in a timely manner then, both nations being in possession of nuclear arms, nuclear warfare might break out. As a supporter of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), the United Kingdom would strongly advise the exploration of all other avenues before such extremes become necessary. Although the fate of Kashmir is uncertain at this time, there are many possible outcomes as to the borders and ultimate nationality of Kashmir. These various outcomes include: Kashmir belonging to and of Pakistan, Kashmir joining India, and independent Kashmir, or a division of Kashmir along the River Chenab.

The United Kingdom would entertain and possibly support any solution that would bring peace and stability to the region of Kashmir. In case of any peaceable outcome, India and Pakistan will need the help and mediation of the United Nations. With the current state of the Pakistani government, the United Kingdom recognizes that negotiations and communications between the two nations will be that much more strained. However the United Kingdom does believe that open communication is the only way that they two nations will find peace within their shared borders.

Topic: India and Pakistan
Country: United States
Delegate Name: Tucker Marks
School: Forest Hills Central High School

The continued struggle between the nations of India and Pakistan remains one of the most important issues of the past century. Ever since India attained independence and was partitioned, the two resulting nations, India and Pakistan have been fighting over control of the Kashmir-Jammu region. This struggle has continued for far too long, and must be solved as soon as possible. The nuclear aspect of this conflict is perhaps the most troubling, and remains the primary reason that this conflict must be solved; a nuclear war between these two nations, however unlikely, would clearly be disastrous for the entire world. As the United States has learned from our proximity to nuclear conflict with the Soviet Union during the Cold War, even a possible nuclear scenario is frightening for the entire world, but especially for the countries involved.

The United States of America believes that the only way to truly find a solution to this problem is to determine a solution acceptable to India, Pakistan, and the people of Kashmir. If all three do not agree to any solution the Security Council determines, then that solution will be ineffective, and the conflict will resume. Until such an agreement is reached, the only possible action would be to preserve the Line of Control the UN established in 1971, though this should not be made permanent, nor should any further action be taken, without the agreement of the three previously mentioned parties.

The nations of India and Pakistan have made great strides recently in this area. On October 21, 2008, a trade route was reopened across the Line of Control that had been closed for sixty years, an important step in establishing peace in the region. Earlier, in 2005, a bus route was reopened across the Line of Control that had also been closed since the partition. Though setbacks have occurred since these events due to terrorist activity in the region, conditions are largely improving. India and Pakistan are currently in the midst of a series of bilateral talks to solve this conflict, and any attempt to interrupt them would be detrimental to any hope of solving this crisis. The United States wishes for these talks to continue in earnest, and hopes they can provide a solution to this problem.

The nuclear dimension to this crisis is frightening. Were the two countries to agree to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), the situation would be easier to manage, but forcing both countries to agree could disrupt negotiations over Kashmir, as one country may be reluctant to sign if the other does not first, only serving to raise tensions in the region.

This conflict has continued for long enough, and now is the time for a solution. The United States is a firm believer that the only way to solve this crisis is to accept whatever India, Pakistan, and the people of Kashmir can agree to, as anything else would only inhibit progress in this critical area. The United States calls upon all nations to concur on this point: the success of a resolution regarding Kashmir is entirely dependent on the agreement of those three entities. We applaud China and other countries for their agreement on this all-important point. If we can accept an agreement between the previously mention three groups, we can solve one of the greatest crises of the past century.

Topic: India and Pakistan
Country: Vietnam
Delegate Name: Jaclyn Pilcowitz
School: Cranbrook Kingswood

Vietnam recognizes the pressing issue and constant struggle between Pakistan and India along their border. This alarming situation has a global effect and must be suppressed by the Security Council in order to prevent it from escalating to an unmanageable degree. Three major wars have already been fought in the past, mainly over the area known as Kashmir, and if this issue is not addressed in the near future, nuclear warfare could break out between the two nations. Nuclear weaponry not only poses a threat within the region, but to the entire international community. Furthermore, Vietnam notes the instability of the governments of both Pakistan and India, and feels that this factor cannot be overlooked when developing an effective resolution. The problems between the two countries only continue to rise, and it is the duty of this body to focus on the situation before it worsens.

As a nation that borders three different countries: China, Cambodia, and Laos, Vietnam has had much experience with border control and disputes over land. We have recently settled our long-term disagreement with Cambodia over the boundaries between our two nations and implemented distinct markers to define the border at all locations. We have done the same with China who neighbors us to the north, and after establishing new indicators on the border we have increased trade and business. Additionally, Vietnam is in full support of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and would encourage Pakistan and India to consent to the NPT so that the world can continue to strive for international safety.

Vietnam feels that it is the obligation of the Security Council to redefine the border between India and Pakistan, and either divide Kashmir through an agreement between the two nations, or label it as a territory in neither Pakistan’s nor India’s possession. After installing the new and precise border, troops provided by the Security Council should be positioned to enforce the boundary lines and protect civilians from possible warfare. Both Pakistan and India should be persuaded to accede to and abide by the NPT, however, if they fail to comply, they must be subject to periodic investigations to monitor nuclear development. Lastly, because of the unstable political conditions of both countries, a strong means of communication must be implemented between the governments of both states and the United Nations; thus, enabling the Security Council to partake in further inspections whenever they deem necessary.