UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP)

Key Dates

• Started: January 1949
• Current Mandate Expiration: UNMOGIP’s mandate continues until terminated by Security Council decision.

Staffing

	Authorized	Actual (as of 03/31/01)
		Total	U.S.
Observers	45	45	0

Financing (Within the UN regular budget, not by UN peacekeeping assessments)

	Total UN Cost	U.S. Assessment
FY 2000	$9.1 million	$2.3 million
FY-2001 (est.)	$9.1 million	$2.3 million

Mandate

UNMOGIP was created to assist in the implementation of the cease-fire agreement of January 1, 1949, between India and Pakistan. The mission observes, reports, and investigates, to the extent possible, complaints from the parties on violations of the cease-fire.

U.S. Interests

UNMOGIP helps to prevent an escalation of tension and violence into a war between countries with nuclear potential. The U.S. has consistently encouraged India and Pakistan to resolve their disagreements bilaterally. For now, however, the unacceptably high risk and potential consequences of a resumption of hostilities over the Kashmir issue continue to warrant U.S. support for this mission.