Recognising the "important role" being played by security forces in maintaining peace in J&K and providing a sense of security to the common man, Dr Singh said, "Every possible action would be taken to see that the deployment of security forces is directly related to the scale of problems on the ground which they are required to tackle."
Dr Singh said his government was committed to a "contructive dialouge" and is confident that this is the best way to resolve problems.
Dr Singh said India has engaged sincerely with Pakistan to improve bilateral relations and resolve all pending issues.
"Efforts have been made and will continue to be made to work for a reconciliation recognising the interdependence of our destinies," he said.
"However, these efforts will not be fruitful unless a peaceful environment is created through honouring of committments made, in letter and spirit, to curb terrorist activities," he said apparently referring to Pakistan's promise in this regard made in 2004.
Dr Singh recalled that he had, a year ago in Amritsar, stated that parts of Jammu and Kashmir could, with active encouragment of the governments of India and Pakistan, work out cooperative, consultative mechanisms to maximise the gains of cooperation in solving problems of social and economic development of the region.
Image: Kashmiri leaders Hakeem Mohammad Yassen and Hakeem Mohammad Aslam at the Round Table Conference.
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