Status of Jammu and Kashmir: US Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad summoned

ISLAMABAD: The US Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, where a strong demarche was lodged over factually incorrect remarks by the US Ambassador to India regarding the status of Jammu and Kashmir during his visit to the disputed territory.

Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated this in a statement regarding the visit of US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and his incorrect statement regarding the status of the disputed territory.

Pakistan strongly condemned and categorically rejected the characterisation of Jammu and Kashmir as a “part of India”. It was underscored that Jammu and Kashmir is an internationally recognised disputed territory, awaiting final disposition in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

It was highlighted that the irresponsible statement by the US Ambassador negated the long-standing and well-documented position of the United States on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and also ran contrary to the US commitment to the supremacy of international law and the UN Charter.

While appreciating President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate between India and Pakistan to resolve the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in the aftermath of Marka-e-Haq, the US side was urged to ensure that its public statements remain consistent with the disputed status of Jammu and Kashmir, said the spokesperson.

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