Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the top US diplomat Islamabad and lodged a protest after US envoy to India Sergio Gor described Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India” during his visit to Srinagar on Wednesday.
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The remarks came as Gor made his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir since taking office and met chief minister Omar Abdullah.
Gor’s comments were made during a joint media briefing with Abdullah following their meeting at the chief minister’s residence. “It’s a pleasure to be here. This is an important part of India. I am here, visiting for the first time. It is an incredibly beautiful place. I am thrilled to be here,” the US envoy said.