Syed Salahuddin, founder-chief of the pro-Pakistan Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, on Monday praised the peace moves initiated by India and Pakistan.

He, however, ruled out an immediate ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir, while leaving doors open for a truce at a later stage. "If there is any sincerity shown by the parties in addressing the issue (Kashmir), then (we) will give a positive response."

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee announced a 'decisive' bid for peace and one he said would be his last. Since then, the nations have announced restoration of full diplomatic ties and an easing of transport curbs.

Reuters

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What do you think about the story? Read what others have to say: Number of User Comments: 9 Sub: This is Pathetic... These Hizb and company are brain children of ISI ,and everybody knows that. They thrive on Violence and Don't understand the meaning of Peace. They ... Posted by Sanjay Sub: Hizbul These terrorist groups should not be interviewed or engaged in a dialogue as they do not understand what peace means.They have a single point agenda ... Posted by chandrasekhar Sub: Hizb chief praises peace moves Does HIZB chief know what's the meaning of PEACE?.Please do not publish his comments / views and interviews a part of your news items. ... Posted by chandrasekhar Sub: Do not give Importance to Wacho heads These leaders might be making these statements to project themselves as mass leaders..but they are mercinaries..and puppets at bext.nothing more than that Posted by suresh Sub: peace moves India has never talked seriously about the Kashmir issue. When the question is raised in international fora, we insist that the problem must be solved ... Posted by ravi