China dialogue; wants J&K as ‘bridge of peace’

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, July 1: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti today urged the Centre to pursue dialogue with Pakistan and China, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s strategic location should be used to promote regional connectivity and economic cooperation rather than conflict. Referring to China’s presence in parts of Ladakh, the PDP president told reporters that India should engage with both Pakistan and China through negotiations. “Without undermining the sovereignty of our country and Pakistan, you have a good formula: open the roads, meet each other,” she said, arguing that enhanced connectivity and trade would strengthen the region’s economy and…