Srinagar, July 1 -- Jamia Masjid chief priest Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday advocated for dialogue and friendship between India and Pakistan saying if US and Iran can talk why not India-Pak.

Mirwaiz, while speaking to the media on the sidelines of an event in Srinagar, urged for the path of dialogue to solve issues between the countries. "Today, as we speak about global peace, I am pleased that efforts are underway to revive dialogue between the United States and Iran. Once again, talks between the two countries are expected to take place this week. We have always supported such efforts," he said.

"It was in this context that last Friday at Jama Masjid I said that if Iran and the United States can come to the negotiating table, after e...