India rejects China's mediation offer on Kashmir

India has rejected China's offer to mediate and help resolve the Kashmir issue, insisting talks will only take place with Pakistan without the intervention of another nation. China had said it was willing to play a "constructive role" in improving relations between India and Pakistan, especially after the increased hostility along the Line of Control, a de facto border that divides the disputed Kashmir valley between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. However, talking to reporters on Thursday, a spokesman for the Ministry of External Affairs turned down China's offer. "We are ready to talk Kashmir with Pakistan, but no third party mediation," Gopal Baglay said. "Our stand is absolutely clear Read more...