In interviews to American and British media, he said that Pakistan is ready to resolve all problems with India, but "of all our issues, Kashmir is the main issue. But India is avoiding discussion on the subject".

"It is India which coined this wonderful word `bilateralism', but it has been used not to negotiate at all," Gen Musharraf alleged and reiterated third party mediation on the issue.

India has consistently rejected outside mediation, insisting that all Indo-Pak issues should be resolved through bilateral dialogue as per the Shimla Agreement. Gen Musharraf was critical of India's seeking postponement of the SAARC summit in Kathmandu later this month on the ground of the military takeover, and alleged, "India isnot only violating SAARC's charter, but also interfering in Pakistan's internal affairs."