Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the US Cost d’Affaires in Islamabad and lodged a protest after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor described Jammu and Kashmir as an “essential a part of India” throughout his go to to Srinagar on Wednesday.The remarks got here as Gor made his first go to to Jammu and Kashmir since taking workplace and met chief minister Omar Abdullah.Gor’s feedback had been made throughout a joint media briefing with Abdullah following their assembly on the chief minister’s residence. “It’s a pleasure to be right here. This is a vital a part of India. I’m right here, visiting for the primary time. It’s an extremely stunning place. I’m thrilled to be right here,” the US envoy stated.Gor additionally indicated that Washington may rethink its journey advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, saying the US repeatedly evaluations its warnings. He stated the Indian authorities and the Jammu and Kashmir administration had taken steps to enhance security within the area.“I can’t make any massive bulletins right here right now, however it’s one thing we’re going to take a look at,” Gor stated, including that the US would take into account whether or not its current journey warning ought to be downgraded.The ambassador additionally described his assembly with Abdullah as “superb” and stated the 2 sides had mentioned methods to deepen financial cooperation and create alternatives benefiting India and the US.Abdullah stated the talks centered on what Washington may do for Jammu and Kashmir, whereas additionally referring to “sure legacy points” that might should be addressed.“We look ahead to taking this dialog additional,” Abdullah stated, including that he was “very hopeful and optimistic” that engagement between the US and Jammu and Kashmir would “each widen and deepen within the years forward”.
