Hurriyat conference chairman Syed Alishah Geelani on Saturday called for an end to hostility between India and Pakistan and said that composite dialogue between all stakeholders will “definitely” open avenues for peace and reconciliation in South Asia.
In a statement issued from Srinagar, Geelani said that “meaningful talks based on a clear agenda underlined by sincerity among the three stakeholders is an assured and peaceful way to resolve the conflict of Kashmir in all its forms and dimensions”.
Welcoming the statement of Pakistan, wherein they have said that demilitarisation of troops in Jammu and Kashmir, would lead to resolution of the vexed issue, Geelani hoped that it is aimed at bringing lasting peace in South Asia.
He said that we hope that “Pakistan’s demilitarization offer, optimism, spirit of flexibility” would be reciprocated by India, to open new vistas of cooperation, resolution of all issues and particularly Kashmir issue in accordance with aspirations of people.
Geelani while “hailing” Pakistan for its “clear Kashmir policy”, said that now it is for India to reciprocate and added “they should come clear on demilitarization offer of Pakistan”.
Geelani said demilitarization in Kashmir would improve the atmosphere and conditions for the Kashmiris.
In an indirect reference to the recent talks offer of Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Geelani said, “we have invested heavily in our struggle for our right to self-determination and cannot afford to be part of an ambiguous effort that has no clarity and direction.”
Indian leadership should shun their “stubborn, haughty and colonial attitude and come forward for sorting out all issues particularly Kashmir issue”, he added.