NC Chief calls for end to Terrorism, Revival of SAARC
Jammu | November 12: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah asserted on Thursday that Kashmir was, is, and will always remain an integral part of India, reminding Pakistan that terrorism yields no results.
Talking to reporters in Jammu, Dr Farooq urged the neighbouring country to abandon violence and pursue dialogue as the sole viable path to resolving bilateral disputes, media reports said. “I have always told Pakistan to put an end to terrorism. Nothing will come out of terrorism. Find a solution through talks. That is the only way a solution can be found,” he said. “Kashmir was, is and will always remain a part of India,” he added, stressing that regional stability can only be achieved through peaceful engagement.
Calling for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), the veteran leader emphasized that neighbouring nations must collaborate to overcome shared challenges. “Regional countries must come together, resolve their differences and work towards progress. We have to revive that SAARC again. We must all sit together, resolve our issues and move towards progress,” he said. “Every day Pakistan is shouting Kashmir, Kashmir, Kashmir. They don’t know that what has happened has happened. But the issues will not be solved by violence,” Dr Farooq remarked.
Reflecting on the painful history of violence in Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Farooq also pointed to global conflicts involving Iran, the United States, and Ukraine to underscore the devastation wrought by war and the urgent need for diplomatic conflict resolution, sources said.
