Declaring that the fight against terrorism would not end in Afghanistan, Britain on Tuesday sought an end to external support for terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
Britain and India are united in the war against terrorism, visiting British Defence Secretary Geoffrey Hoon told reporters adding that this fight won't end in Afghanistan. “We are against terrorism everywhere including Kashmir.” Emerging from a 90-minute meeting with Defence Minister George Fernandes, Hoon, who arrived in New Delhi on a day's visit this morning said, “What is being achieved in Afghanistan should send a strong message to terrorists worldwide.” Britain, he said, has long called for an end to external support for terrorism in Kashmir, and we condemn all acts of violence there. Maintaining that the UK supported Indian initiatives, Hoon said, “A peaceful future for the region would be attained only through dialogue.” >
Bureau Report