'Our problems needn't be resolved in Washington': Abdullah on US envoy's J&K visit
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that India's central government will resolve regional problems. He emphasized that Washington would not be involved in addressing these issues. US Ambassador Sergio Gor is visiting Jammu and Kashmir for the first time. The envoy will also likely meet Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Gor's visit holds significance given his role as Special…
SRINAGAR: Hours before US Ambassador Sergio Gor is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah spoke ahead of his meeting, asserting that “our problems are to be resolved by the central government and not by Washington.” A US ambassador’s visit to the region is rare, making this one especially noteworthy. Omar welcomed the envoy’s arrival, emphasizing he prefers to listen to Gor’s observations while they converse.
“Our problems have nothing to do with him... They have to be resolved by our own central government,” he stated firmly. The envoy is expected to meet Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha as well. Gor embarks on a tour of Ladakh on Thursday, but it remains uncertain if he will meet with Ladakh’s LG, Vinai Kumar Saxena, who is currently in New Delhi.
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