FOREIGN AFFAIRS SELECT COMMITTEE CONCLUSIONS ON RELATIONS WITH INDIA

That this House notes the report of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee on South Asia, HC55, Session 2006-07, published on 4th May 2007, and in particular its conclusions on relations with India; acknowledges that good relations with India are welcome, but disagrees with the part of the report dealing with Kashmir; and believes that a lasting settlement of the Kashmir issue can only be achieved in accordance with the wishes of the people of Kashmir and that India and Pakistan should not contemplate negotiating a bilateral settlement without ascertaining the views of Kashmiris on both sides of the line of control and involving their representation in any discussions.