But it remained distinctly non-committal about taking part in a round-table conference with politicians of all stripes called by Mr Singh for later this month in Srinagar, the capital of Indian-ruled Kashmir.

ECONOMIST: What peace process? Kashmiris are entitled to ask

The Conference will feature a round table on Higher Education and research in Africa with the participation of Prime Minister Nahas Angula of Namibia.

UNESCO: EDUCATION