LONDON – Former Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik hasemphasized that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute should be high on the agendaof the international community and resolution of this dispute should be apriority for all.

He was talking to Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi during a meeting inLondon.

He reiterated that there was no military solution to this dispute and thatpeaceful and meaningful dialogue was the only way forward. Bondevikreaffirmed his commitment for the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmirdispute, in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiris.

Bondevik welcomed the initiatives such as the International Conference onJammu & Kashmir.

The Foreign Minister appreciated the participation of the ex-NorwegianPrime Minister in the International Conference on Kashmir and expressed thehope that the participation of prominent international figures would beinstrumental in drawing further international attention to the grave humanrights situation in IOK and towards the resolution of this longstandingdispute

The Foreign Minister condemned the prevalent human rights situation inJammu & Kashmir; and recognized that Indian atrocities against helplessKashmiris are finally being acknowledged by the international community.