London: A delegation of the Conservative Parliamentary Friends of India (CPFI) has just returned from a visit of India with "compelling evidence" of Pakistani involvement in cross-border terrorism.

"We also saw for ourselves the compelling evidence of Pakistani involvement in cross-border terrorism," Peter Luff MP, Chairman of the CPFI said in a statement in London.

Echoing India's sentiments, Luff said, "The international community can not expect India to discuss the future of Kashmir as long as terrorism persists."

He said the population of Jammu and Kashmir is paying a heavy price for the militancy. "Only when the terror ends can proper discussions begin," he said.

Expressing its gratitude to Pakistan for what they are doing on many fronts in the war against international terrorism, Luff said, "They must be encouraged to show the same determination to tackle terror in Kashmir."

He described the group's first official visit to India as "highly successful".

During the 10-day tour the group visited Mumbai, Jammu, Srinagar and Delhi. They were briefed by leading members of the business community on the success of the Indian economy. They met, among others, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

PTI