US ambassador calls J&K ‘important part of India’, Pak summons top diplomat to register protest
Sergio Gor, the first US ambassador to travel to Jammu and Kashmir in six years, made the remarks after a meeting with chief minister Omar Abdullah.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor visited Jammu and Kashmir, describing the region as "an important part of India." This statement led Pakistan to summon the top US diplomat in Islamabad to protest. Gor, the first US ambassador to travel to the region in six years, also mentioned the possibility of reviewing the US travel advisory for Kashmir due to the region's improved situation.
He emphasized the positive steps taken by both central and Jammu and Kashmir governments to ensure safety in the area. If the US downgrades the threat level, it could significantly benefit the tourism sector, as tourism contributes 7% to the state's GDP. Pakistan's foreign ministry strongly condemned Gor's remarks, calling them "factually incorrect" and expressing disagreement with the US's commitment to international law and the UN Charter.
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