China asks for 'close door' UNSC meeting to discuss Kashmir after Pak writes letter to UN

China, an all-weather ally of Pakistan, has asked for "closed consultations" in the UN Security Council to discuss India revoking the special status to Jammu and Kashmir after Islamabad wrote a letter seeking a meeting, according to a top UN diplomat.

The diplomat told PTI on condition of anonymity that a request for such a meeting was submitted very recently, and could take place as early as Friday.

"China asked for closed consultations on the Security Council agenda item 'India Pakistan Question'. The request was in reference to the Pakistani letter to Security Council President," the diplomat said.

The diplomat said Poland, president of the council for August, has to consult and take into account preferences of other Council members before deciding on time and date for the meeting.

The official said that so far no final decision on the time of the meeting had been made and Friday morning is the "earliest realistic option" for the meeting.

However, Geo News quoted UNSC President Joanna Wronecka as saying that "the UNSC will discuss the Jammu and Kashmir situation behind closed doors most likely on August 16."