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India announces plans for talks on Kashmir
India's Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee has announced plans for an early resumption of talks on Kashmir.
Mr Vajpayee told parliament, that India would soon start talks with all parties to find a solution to the situation in Kashmir, without specifying who would be involved.
At the same time, Mr Vajpayee said Pakistan must change its activities and mindset in order to create the right atmosphere for dialogue.
The prime minister also welcomed a statement by U-N Secretary General Kofi Annan that the Kashmir issue should be resolved through bilateral means, rather than the imposition of U-N resolutions.
India opposes any U-N role in Kashmir, arguing the dispute is a bilateral one between the two South Asian rivals.
Meanwhile, an armed Muslim militant has launched a solo attack on apolice counter-insurgency camp in Indian Kashmir, killing three police officers before being shot dead.
13/03/01 3:01:18 | ABC Radio Australia News
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