'Our problems needn't be resolved in Washington': Abdullah on US envoy's J&K visit
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that local issues should be resolved by the Indian central government rather than through foreign intervention. This comment preceded a visit by the US Ambassador to the region.
Why it matters
It underscores the Indian government's stance on maintaining sovereignty over internal regional disputes and managing diplomatic relations with the US.
SRINAGAR: Hours ahead of US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir, chief minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday morning set the tone for his meeting with the visiting envoy, saying that “our problems are to be resolved by the central government and not by Washington.”“After a long time, a US ambassador is visiting Jammu and Kashmir, and my meeting with any US ambassador is also taking place after a long time. We will talk to him. I would prefer to listen more to what he has to say, but he is also coming to listen, let us see what kind of talks will happen,” Omar told reporters here after an early morning city tour.“Our problems have nothing to do with him. Neither is it my habit that I take my complaints to any other country’s ambassador. Our problems don’t have to be resolved in Washington.
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