WORLD OPINION

 “ The Indian Sub-Continent is perhaps the most dangerous place in the world

today because of the tension over Kashmir.” (President Bill Clinton – March 10,

2000).

 “Kashmir is a nuclear flashpoint.” (Helen Clark, Prime Minister of New Zealand

– October, 2004).

 “All of us remain concerned that the issue of Jammu & Kashmir should be solved

through peaceful negotiations and should be willing to land all the strength we

have to resolution of this matter.” (Nelson Mandela, President of South Africa at

the NAM Summit – September 2, 1998).

 “The question of plebiscite is still valid in Jammu & Kashmir and can be invoked

for a permanent solution of the issue.” (Margaret Thatcher, Former Prime Minster

– March, 1996).

 “The world has been reluctant to recognize the insurgency in Jammu & Kashmir

as terrorism.” (Tony Blair – September 1, 2005).

 “We should probably try to facilitate a better understanding between Pakistan and

India and try to resolve the Kashmir crisis so that they can stay focused not on

India, but on the situation with those militants (in Afghanistan).” (Barack Obama

– November 3, 2008)