New Delhi :Favouring status quo in Jammu and Kashmir and maintaining the Line of Control, US today made it clear that it was entirely up to the two countries to determine the pace, scope and character of any discussions on Kashmir.
“We acknowledge ‘Azad’ Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Gilgit-Baltistan as territories governed by Pakistan. We acknowledge the 1972 Line of Control as separating the administration of Jammu and Kashmir,” a State Department spokesman said.
The spokesperson insisted that there has been no change in America’s policy on Kashmir.
“As we have said many times, our policy on Kashmir is this: The pace, scope, and character of any discussions on Kashmir is for the two sides to determine, but we support any and all positive steps India and Pakistan can take to forge closer relations,” the official said. (PTK)
Follow this link to join our WhatsApp group: Join Now
Be Part of Quality Journalism |
Quality journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce and despite all the hardships we still do it. Our reporters and editors are working overtime in Kashmir and beyond to cover what you care about, break big stories, and expose injustices that can change lives. Today more people are reading Kashmir Observer than ever, but only a handful are paying while advertising revenues are falling fast. |
| ACT NOW |
| MONTHLY | Rs 100 |  |
| YEARLY | Rs 1000 | |
| LIFETIME | Rs 10000 | |
