No change in Kashmir policy, US assures Islamabad
WASHINGTON: The US has assured Pakistan that its position on the Kashmir dispute remains unchanged and that Washington continues to regard the region as a disputed territory requiring a settlement between Pakistan and India, according to diplomatic sources. The assurance followed the controversial remarks by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who described Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part…
The US has assured Islamabad that its stance on the Kashmir dispute remains unchanged, according to diplomatic sources cited by Dawn. Following controversial remarks made by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who referred to Jammu and Kashmir as "an important part of India," Pakistan sought clarification from Washington to determine if Gor's comments signaled a policy shift.
US officials have now confirmed there has been "no change in our position," reiterating that Kashmir is a disputed territory requiring resolution between Pakistan and India. The assurance comes in the wake of President Trump's previous offer to help resolve the Kashmir dispute, further highlighting the concern in Islamabad over Gor's remarks.
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