Srinagar, Feb. 16 -- Visiting Jammu and Kashmir, an European Union delegation has sought the quick lifting of remaining restrictions in the Valley but at the same time noted the 'positive steps' taken by the Narendra Modi-led government in New Delhi to restore normalcy in the area.

The EU delegation visited Kashmir recently, months after the abrogation of Article 370, which had conferred it special status for nearly seven decades. Apart from scrapping Article 370 and 35 A, the Central government divided the state into two Union Territories (UTs).The delegation visited the region from Feb 12 to 13.The programme of the visit organised by the Government of India included meetings with civil and military authorities, some political represent...