Germany on 25 July 2011 revised an advisory that had cautioned against trips to Kashmir. Germany thus became the first European nation since 1995 to allow its citizens to visit Kashmir. Germany stated that the situation in the Valley has calmed down considerably and that foreigners were not the direct target of violence.
The decision was taken following a visit made by German ambassador Thomas Matussek to Kashmir. Kashmir used to be a favourite destination for western tourists especially Germans before the outbreak of militancy in 1990.
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