Media have quoted US officials’ admitting to inconsistencies in addressing the disputed region of Kashmir, but noted US policy in this regard had not changed.
The “pace, scope and character” of any discussion on Kashmir is up to Islamabad and New Delhi to decide, media quoted US officials as saying on Saturday, adding, “US policy on Kashmir has not changed”.
Recently in one of its statements, the US addressed Kashmir as “Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir”, and this week it said the “Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir.” The White House said, “India-held Kashmir”. in another inconsistency.
Kashmir’s fate
The unnamed spokesperson said Pakistan and India were to determine the fate of Kashmir, according to media reports.
“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,” he said.
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