ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday said that the Kashmir dispute was the core issue, which remained unresolved between Pakistan and India.
Expressing disappointment at the comments by the Indian External Affairs Minister on the status of Jammu & Kashmir appearing in a section of Indian media, a Foreign Office spokesman stated that it was unfortunate that the Indian leadership continued to refer to the state of Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India, when the reality was clearly otherwise.
As a member of the United Nations, India should not overlook or undermine the numerous UN Security Council resolutions on this issue, he added.
The spokesman said while bilateral agreements might exist, the sanctity of the United Nations resolutions could not be understated.
He said the Kashmir dispute remained a fundamental component of the bilateral dialogue process and resolution of that dispute was vital for maintaining peace and security in the region.
“India’s continued intransigence over this issue is counterproductive and is unhelpful in the efforts to resolve this dispute, “ said the spokesman.
He said, “Pakistan remains committed to a purposeful, constructive and result-oriented dialogue with India and believes that serious efforts need to be made in maintaining a positive atmosphere and avoid negative propaganda.”