Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has expressed concern over India\u2019s supply of weapons to Israel, stating it would promote hate in the Middle East, and warned that such actions could ultimately destroy India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Kashmir Media Service, Farooq Abdullah in a media interview in Srinagar said, \u201cIf it\u2019s true that India is supplying weapons to Israel, it\u2019s very sad. It means they are promoting hate that exists there and I think that will destroy\u201d India. \u201cIn the long run, New Delhi will pay a heavy price for such a thing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressed the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the NC chief described it as \u201cheartbreaking\u201d. He stressed that innocent lives are being lost in Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, Iran, and warned that the global economy will suffer if the conflict spreads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, Abdullah struck a more optimistic tone when discussing External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar\u2019s upcoming visit to Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting. Calling it a \u201cgood step\u201d, Abdullah hopes the trip will improve ties between the two nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Abdullah urged both countries to work towards peace and prosperity, rather than animosity and tragedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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