Mehbooba Mufti Urges J&K to Serve as Peace Bridge Between India and Neighbors
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has called on the Indian government to transform Jammu and Kashmir into a 'bridge of peace' linking South and Central Asia. Speaking on the region's geopolitical significance, she suggested that J&K's unique location should be leveraged to improve diplomatic and economic ties with Pakistan and China. Mufti advocated for turning the territory into a gateway for regional cooperation rather than a point of contention, emphasizing that such a strategic shift could foster long-term stability in the broader South Asian landscape.
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