Srinagar, May 27 -- Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and president of the ruling National Conference (NC), Dr Farooq Abdullah, said on Tuesday that wars have never solved any problem and all problems can be resolved through talks only.

Speaking to reporters at the Pahalgam tourist resort, Dr Abdullah said, "If I speak in favour of talks, I am labelled as a Pakistani or an American agent. I belong to this country, and this is my country. We have seen many wars, but no solutions have been reached through those wars. Be it Ukraine or Palestine or any other international problem, talks are the only way to reach a solution."

He said the situation is very peaceful in Kashmir, and the air is pure and clean in places like Pahalgam.

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