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US envoy's Kashmir comments spark fresh diplomatic row with Pakistan
✍️ DW.com
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 05:40 PM
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The United States ambassador to India made remarks on Kashmir, prompting Pakistan to revive its longstanding dispute with India.
The United States ambassador to India publicly addressed the status of Kashmir during a recent diplomatic engagement, reiterating Washington’s long‑standing position on the region.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry responded by accusing the United States of interfering in South Asian affairs and called for a renewed dialogue with India on the disputed territory.
New Delhi lodged a formal protest, stating that the envoy’s remarks were unwarranted and reaffirmed India’s claim over the entire region, while urging the United States to respect its sovereign stance.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry responded by accusing the United States of interfering in South Asian affairs and called for a renewed dialogue with India on the disputed territory.
New Delhi lodged a formal protest, stating that the envoy’s remarks were unwarranted and reaffirmed India’s claim over the entire region, while urging the United States to respect its sovereign stance.