Why a Trump envoy’s Kashmir visit has led to US-Pakistan spat
Summary
The US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, called Indian-administered Kashmir "an important part of India" during a recent visit. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry strongly disagreed, calling Kashmir a disputed territory according to the United Nations and criticized the US for changing its usual position.Key Facts
- Sergio Gor is the US Ambassador to India and a special envoy for South and Central Asia under President Trump.
- Gor visited Indian-administered Kashmir, the first US ambassador to do so since 2019.
- He described Kashmir as an important part of India and mentioned improved security under local leadership.
- Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry summoned the top US diplomat in Islamabad to protest Gor’s comments.
- Pakistan said Kashmir is internationally recognized as disputed according to UN Security Council resolutions.
- The US currently has a "Do Not Travel" advisory for Jammu and Kashmir due to security concerns.
- Kashmir is claimed by both India and Pakistan, who have fought wars over the territory.
- A plebiscite to decide Kashmir’s status was called for by the UN in 1949 but never took place.
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