Calls for Dialogue Over War, Pushes For Revival Of SAARC
Srinagar, Nov 12:
National Conference President and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah has urged Pakistan to abandon the path of terrorism and embrace dialogue, asserting that lasting solutions to regional disputes cannot emerge through war and violence.
Emphasising the futility of conflict, Abdullah said that both regions were once part of the same country and stressed the need for constructive engagement to resolve outstanding issues.
Drawing parallels with global conflicts, including the devastation of Ukraine and the Iran–US confrontation, he maintained that dialogue remains the only viable route to peace.
Abdullah also called for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), highlighting the vision of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for regional cooperation and peaceful coexistence.
He advocated a collective approach in which countries of the subcontinent sit together, address their differences and pursue shared progress.
“Nothing will be achieved through terrorism. Adopt the path of dialogue so that a solution can be found,” Abdullah reiterated, underscoring that war only deepens crises while diplomacy opens avenues for resolution.
Calling for renewed regional engagement, Abdullah said SAARC must be revived to enable South Asian nations to resolve disputes through dialogue, foster mutual understanding and advance towards collective prosperity.
Reiterating his message of peace, Abdullah maintained that neither terrorism nor war can resolve the Kashmir issue, stressing that dialogue, cooperation and regional reconciliation remain the way forward.