U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor held a gathering with Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar on August 19, 2026.
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Pakistan on Wednesday (August 19, 2026) summoned U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker and lodged a “robust demarche” over remarks by U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor concerning Jammu and Kashmir throughout his go to to the Union Territory.
In Srinagar, Mr. Gor advised reporters that Jammu and Kashmir is an “essential a part of India” and an extremely stunning place. Mr. Gor, who took a ‘shikara’ trip on the well-known Dal Lake in Srinagar, additionally mentioned that the U.S. will rethink the advisories on journey to J&Okay because the central authorities and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have taken steps to make it a safer place.
Hours after his remarks, Pakistan’s International Workplace summoned the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad and lodged a “robust demarche” over the feedback made by Mr. Gor, who can be the Trump administration’s Particular Envoy to South and Central Asia.
“Pakistan strongly condemned and categorically rejected the characterisation of Jammu and Kashmir as a ‘a part of India’,” the International Workplace mentioned in an announcement.
“It was underscored that Jammu and Kashmir is an internationally recognised disputed territory, awaiting ultimate disposition in accordance with the related UNSC resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri folks,” the assertion added.
It was additional highlighted that the “irresponsible assertion” by the U.S. ambassador “negated the long-standing and well-documented place of america on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, and in addition ran opposite to the U.S. dedication to the supremacy of worldwide regulation and the UN Constitution,” it mentioned.
Whereas appreciating President Donald Trump’s provide to mediate between India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir situation within the aftermath of the four-day battle in Could final yr, the U.S. aspect “was urged to make sure that its public statements stay in line with the disputed standing of Jammu and Kashmir,” the assertion added.
Revealed – August 20, 2026 10:56 am IST
