Srinagar, June 12 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday met Union defence minister Rajnath Singh and Union civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu in New Delhi to raise concerns over the proposed closure of Srinagar international airport from October 1 to 16.

The 16-day shutdown is scheduled under Phase 3 of the airport's runway resurfacing project.

During the meetings, the chief minister underscored the importance of maintaining uninterrupted air connectivity to the region, particularly during the peak autumn tourism season when the Valley attracts a large number of visitors from across the country.

While acknowledging that the resurfacing work is essential for operational safety and fully respecting the Indian ...