PM Modi Can Play Key Role In Ending West Asia War: CM

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for an immediate end to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi is uniquely positioned to facilitate de-escalation given his relations with key countries in the region.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function and outside the Assembly complex here, Omar said,“We want the war to end as soon as possible. The role that the Prime Minister can play may not be possible for anyone else because of his good relations with all these countries.”

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He said India's ties with countries such as Iran, Israel and the United States could be leveraged to help ease tensions.“If those relationships can be used to make some progress and help de-escalate the situation, it would be a good thing,” he added.

Referring to the complexities of the conflict, Omar said that any escalation would be difficult to manage. He also cautioned that any aggressive move by Donald Trump, given Iran's history of resisting external pressure, would not be easy to handle.

On the possibility of Pakistan playing a mediating role, Omar said any effort aimed at ending the conflict should be welcomed.“If any country can play a role in preventing this war, no one should have any objection to it,” he said.

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He added that Pakistan has been leveraging its relations with Iran and the United States, and if such engagement helps in stopping the war, it should not be opposed.“We want the war to stop. If any country can play a role in that, it should. And if we can play an even better role, then we should do so,” he said.

Omar also referred to concerns flagged in a United States report, stating that attacks by terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed in India are not unlikely.

On domestic issues, the Chief Minister said unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir cannot be resolved overnight and that government jobs alone are not sufficient to address the problem.

He stressed the need to explore alternative avenues, highlighting the role of Mission Yuva in promoting entrepreneurship.“Mission Yuva provides not just funding but also support in preparing DPRs and post-startup assistance, such as marketing,” he said.

“In just nine months, distributing Rs 1,000 crore and approving numerous schemes is a significant achievement,” Omar added, crediting coordination between the government and Jammu and Kashmir Bank for the progress of the initiative Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for an immediate end to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi is uniquely positioned to facilitate de-escalation given his relations with key countries in the region.

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Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function and outside the Assembly complex here, Omar said,“We want the war to end as soon as possible. The role that the Prime Minister can play may not be possible for anyone else because of his good relations with all these countries.”

He said India's ties with countries such as Iran, Israel and the United States could be leveraged to help ease tensions.“If those relationships can be used to make some progress and help de-escalate the situation, it would be a good thing,” he added.

Referring to the complexities of the conflict, Omar said that any escalation would be difficult to manage. He also cautioned that any aggressive move by Donald Trump, given Iran's history of resisting external pressure, would not be easy to handle.

On the possibility of Pakistan playing a mediating role, Omar said any effort aimed at ending the conflict should be welcomed.“If any country can play a role in preventing this war, no one should have any objection to it,” he said.

He added that Pakistan has been leveraging its relations with Iran and the United States, and if such engagement helps in stopping the war, it should not be opposed.“We want the war to stop. If any country can play a role in that, it should. And if we can play an even better role, then we should do so,” he said.

Omar also referred to concerns flagged in a United States report, stating that attacks by terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed in India are not unlikely.

On domestic issues, the Chief Minister said unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir cannot be resolved overnight and that government jobs alone are not sufficient to address the problem.

He stressed the need to explore alternative avenues, highlighting the role of Mission Yuva in promoting entrepreneurship.“Mission Yuva provides not just funding but also support in preparing DPRs and post-startup assistance, such as marketing,” he said.

“In just nine months, distributing Rs 1,000 crore and approving numerous schemes is a significant achievement,” Omar added, crediting coordination between the government and Jammu and Kashmir Bank for the progress of the initiative.

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