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| Kashmir issue ripe for resolution: Musharraf | | | ISLAMABAD, FEB 15
Kashmir issue is "ripe for resolution", Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said as he sought a "proactive" role from the West and China for its settlement.
"While the confidence-building measures are going on well, never before have (Indo-Pak) relations been so good for conflict resolution. We are moving forward towards conflict resolution. Kashmir is ripe for resolution," the General said addressing a conference titled 'Voices from Asia: towards a process for cooperation and security' here yesterday.
Musharraf said he was reasonably optimistic and hopeful that there would be forward movement on Sir Creek, Siachen glacier and Kashmir issue.
"The West and China should play a proactive role in finding peaceful resolution to the Kashmir issue. It has to be settled for durable peace in the region," he said.
"Disputes between Pakistan and India cannot be overlooked as these have witnessed three wars and killings at the Line of Control and on Siachen glacier. We were doing it for 50 years. We are for peace. Peoples on both sides care for a peace momentum and the peace process," Musharraf said.
While commenting on conflict resolution worldwide, he said players involved in these issues should realise the connotation of compromise and peaceful resolution.
"Courage is needed to reconcile and shake hands and forget and forgive rather than go for confrontation. Both sides have to swallow their pride and step back," Musharraf said.
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