India
oi-Deepika S
Srinagar, Mar 03: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Wednesday welcomed the renewed bilateral engagement between India and Pakistan, saying the “changed understanding” of the neighbouring countries about Jammu and Kashmir will act as forerunner of peace and prosperity in the region.
India and Pakistan had announced on February 25 that they have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and other sectors.
“It was a welcome step that must be carried forward positively,” Abdullah said, while interacting with party delegates here on Wednesday.
The evolving situation, he said, has made it pretty clear that the outlook of both the countries towards J&K has undergone a “big change and has been replaced with a policy of peaceful engagement”.
“The renewed outlook of both the countries gives an…