§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Government's policy on the crisis in Indo Pakistani relations. [26522]
§ Mr. BradshawWe are concerned about the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has spoken on several occasions to his Indian, Pakistani and US counterparts in recent weeks. The UK continues to call for an end to external support for terrorism in Kashmir and urges both countries to exercise restraint and find a solution through meaningful dialogue. The Prime Minister reiterated this during this recent meetings with the Indian and Pakistani leaders on 6 and 7 January.