§ 21. Fiona MactaggartTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with representatives of the Governments of India and Pakistan about the future of Kashmir. [39584]
§ Mr. BradshawMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary remains in close contact with his Indian and Pakistani counterparts and discusses a range of issues, including Kashmir, with them. He most recently met the Indian Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh during his visit to Delhi on 27 February. He met the Pakistani Foreign Minister, Abdul Sattar, in Istanbul during the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Conference) Conference on 12 February and during his visit to Islamabad on862W 23 November 2001. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister also discussed Kashmir during his visit to the region in January 2002.
27. Mr. Michael FosterTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with India and Pakistan on the subject of Kashmir. [39590]
§ Mr. BradshawWe remain deeply concerned at the continuing tensions between India and Pakistan. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary remains in close contact with his Indian and Pakistani counterparts and discusses a full range of issues, including Kashmir. We will continue to urge both countries to resolve all outstanding issues, including Kashmir through dialogue. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister made this clear during his visit to the region in January.