ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi anderstwhile Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik underscored theneed of international community’s participation in resolving Kashmirconflict.

According to details, the former premier of Norway called on FM Qureshi onMonday, the two dignitaries urged the international community to play itsdue role to ease the problems and sufferings of the oppressed Kashmiripeople.

The foreign minister laid stress on the point that ‘use of force’ by Indiantroops could never settle the Kashmir dispute; the solution to the issueshould be peaceful, political and diplomatic as per the UNSC resolutions,he suggested.

The Kashmir issue can only be resolved through talks, the ministerreiterated.

While discussing the Kashmir issue thoroughly, the Pakistani official saidIndia should abolish all black laws in the held valley and respect thebirth right of Kashmiri people for their right to self determination.