The recent military escalation at the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, following the infiltration of a large number of armed personnel across the Line of Control into the Indian-held Kargil sector gives reason for deep concern. The EU has urged India and Pakistan to exercise utmost restraint and take every necessary, step to avoid further confrontation. India and Pakistan are called upon to solve all outstanding questions, including Kashmir, through dialogue held in the spirit of the Lahore Declaration and other bilateral commitments.