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Pakistan summons US diplomat over ambassador's description of Kashmir as 'part of India'

Thursday, 20 August 2026, 06:36 · 1 min read

Pakistan's Foreign Office summoned US Chargé d'Affaires Natalie Baker in Islamabad on Wednesday and lodged a formal protest after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor described Jammu and Kashmir (a Himalayan region claimed in full by both India and Pakistan and the subject of unresolved UN Security Council resolutions since 1949) as an "important part of India" during a visit to Srinagar. Islamabad condemned the remarks as "factually incorrect" and "irresponsible," arguing they contradicted the United States' own long-standing position on Kashmir's disputed status and its commitments under the UN Charter. Pakistan also urged Washington to ensure its public statements remain consistent with that disputed status, even as it acknowledged President Trump's recent offer to mediate between the two nuclear-armed neighbours following their military confrontation earlier this year.

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DawnPakistan issues demarche to US over Kashmir remarks by American ambassador to India ↗︎The HinduPakistan summons U.S. Chargé d’Affaires over Sergio Gor's remarks on J&K ↗︎
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