Farooq Abdullah Urges Pakistan to End Kashmir Terrorism
Farooq Abdullah condemned terrorism in Kashmir and called on Pakistan to cease violence and engage in dialogue to resolve regional differences.
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah stated on Thursday that terrorism will never succeed in Kashmir and that those attempting to capture the region through violence are mistaken. Speaking in Srinagar, Abdullah challenged officials in Delhi who claim terrorism has been eliminated, citing a recent attack in Kishtwar that targeted two Special Police Officers.
While maintaining that Kashmir is and will remain part of India, Abdullah called for the Government of Pakistan to stop terrorism and adopt a path of dialogue to resolve differences. He asserted that "bullets and talks cannot go together."
Abdullah further advocated for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to foster regional progress and cooperation as a means to address long-standing disputes.
