Srinagar, July 1 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated a buyer-seller meet - 'Skilled Hands to Global Markets' - here to empower local artisans and boost the economy by reviving the historic connection between Kashmir's artisans and the global market.

"The Chief Minister inaugurated the Buyer-Seller Meet at SKICC today. The initiative aims to empower artisans and strengthen the local economy by creating direct market linkages and promoting local products. The meet is hosting 15 international and 30 national buyers," Abdullah posted on his official X handle.

Talking to reporters later, Abdullah said the effectiveness of the meet would only be known by year end.

"One buyer-seller meeting would not solve the problems. We h...