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US Envoy Calls Jammu and Kashmir Important Part of India
Sergio Gor, the United States ambassador to India, visited Jammu and Kashmir for the first time.
He went to Srinagar and met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Gor said Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India.
He also called the region very beautiful.
The two officials discussed relations between the United States and India.
They especially talked about how the United States might engage with Jammu and Kashmir.
Abdullah said more conversations will happen in the future.
Gor said the United States might consider lowering its travel warning if the security situation continues to improve, but he did not announce a decision.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor called Jammu and Kashmir an important part of India during his first visit to the region.
Gor made the remarks in Srinagar after meeting Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
The meeting covered US-India relations, with particular attention to what the United States could do for Jammu and Kashmir.
Abdullah said Washington, New Delhi and Srinagar would continue discussions on unresolved legacy issues and future engagement.
Gor said the United States may review its travel advisory as security conditions in the Valley improve, but announced no immediate change.
- Who
- US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
- What
- Gor visited Jammu and Kashmir, called it an important part of India, and held talks with Abdullah.
- Where
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
- When
- Wednesday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Why
- To discuss US-India relations, possible US engagement with Jammu and Kashmir, and the region’s security and travel advisory.
Key facts
- Visiting diplomat
- Sergio Gor, US Ambassador to India and President Trump's Special Envoy for South and Central Asia.
- Location
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Meeting counterpart
- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
- Gor's characterization
- He called Jammu and Kashmir an important part of India and described it as incredibly beautiful.
- Discussion topics
- US-India relations, possible US engagement with Jammu and Kashmir, and unresolved legacy issues.
- Travel advisory
- Gor said the United States may examine whether its travel warning should be downgraded, but he made no immediate announcement.
Quotes
United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor
U.S. Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia
“"We had a very good meeting. We had an opportunity to discuss the relations between our two countries, but with specific focus on what the US can do with Jammu and Kashmir."”
NDTV
“"Kashmir is an important part of India. I am visiting the place for the first time. It is an incredibly beautiful place."”
NDTV
Sources
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