Government's views on the UN Security Council Resolution, wherein a reference has been made to Kashmir, have been made known on a number of occasions. In response to the reference to J&K in that Resolution, the Prime Minister informed this august House on 8 June, 1998 that "Hon'ble Members have expressed strong reservations against attempts to internationalise the Kashmir issue. There is simply no question of India over agreeing to such internationalisation.

Government remain firmly committed to the Simla Agreement, under which India and Pakistan are to settle their differences by peaceful means through bilateral negotiations. There is no place for any third party involvement of any nature whatsoever in the process of direct bilateral dialogue between India and Pakistan. This policy of the Government has been reiterated through official statements as also in interaction with all concerned at the political and diplomatic levels.                        (Source: LSSQ No. 620 dated 29 July, 1998 by K.N. Singh)