more-inIn what could be seen as a virtual snub to China for offering to mediate in the long-pending India-Pakistan issue, including Kashmir, India on Thursday said its stand of bilaterally resolving all matters with Pakistan, including Jammu and Kashmir, had not changed. An External Affairs ministry spokesperson told reporters that the central issue between India and Pakistan was “cross-border terrorism perpetrated on India”. Terrorism was impacting peace and stability in the entire region, he added. Also Read China insists withdrawal of Indian forces is a 'precondition' for talksThe spokesperson came out with the remarks when asked about China expressing its willingness to play a “constructive role” over Kashmir. There was a range of issues that was the subject matter of the conversation.”

Source: The Hindu July 13, 2017 11:57 UTC