Kashmir issue: Hurriyat calls for tripartite dialogue

The moderate faction of Hurriyat on Monday reiterated its stand for supporting tripartite dialogue between India, Pakistan and leadership in Kashmir for a lasting solution to the Kashmir issue.

Updated on: Nov 18, 2013, 19:17:16 IST

Hindustan Times | By Toufiq Rashid, Srinagar

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The moderate faction of Hurriyat on Monday reiterated its stand for supporting tripartite dialogue between India, Pakistan and leadership in Kashmir for a lasting solution to the Kashmir issue.

The hurriyat met in Srinagar on Monday to discuss the future course of action on Track-II dialogue with New Delhi.

The executive committee headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq also disccused the recent meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister's close aide Sartaj Aziz in New Delhi.

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Mirwaiz Umar said: ``We reiterated our stand that we support dialogue at all levels and a conducive atmosphere has to be created to help in the resolution of the issue''.
``Kashmir is an internationally accepted dispute and we believe that process of engagement between the stake holders is important at all levels,'' he said.

The moderate Hurriyat has listed revocation of AFSPA, demilitarisation and release of political prisoners as preconditions for the dialogue.

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Toufiq Rashid
Chief of bureau of HT at Srinagar, Toufiq has been covering the volatile state of Kashmir for the past seven years. Was working as special correspondent in Indian Express in New Delhi, covering health and wellness. Has done human interest stories from across the country for almost a decade.Read More

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