Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) Monday termed the recent statement of US State Department spokesperson Maria Haraf, offering mediation between India and Pakistan to solve the Kashmir issue as continuation of American diplomatic efforts reflecting a serious desire and wish of US administration to solve the Kashmir dispute for bringing the lasting peace and stability in the sub continent.
In a statement a spokesman of the Hurriyat (M) said, Time has come when political leadership of India should shed its traditional style of political intransigence and talks for the sake of talks policy and take serious steps to solve the Kashmir dispute keeping in view the wishes and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
He said the US statement which stated that India and Pakistan should end hostilities, promote friendship, and show progress towards resolving the Kashmir dispute was quite encouraging for the population of Jammu and Kashmir.
The statement also reflects the increased interest of US and international community in solving the Kashmir dispute. There is a growing feeling in the world community that resolution of the Kashmir issue was necessary to avoid any nuclear conflict and bring peace and stability in the south Asia region, he said.