New Delhi:
A 3-member delegation of US diplomats visited Srinagar on Monday forward of the Meeting elections within the Union Territory after a spot of 10 years.
“The go to is properly throughout the boundaries of diplomatic outreach mechanism of the US State Division,” a senior authorities official informed EDNBOX.
In response to the official, the visits will not be uncommon as comparable visits with diplomats have been frequent within the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. “They get an opportunity to make on-ground assessments,” he stated.
Acquired US diplomats at Gupkar who referred to as on Nationwide Convention Vice President @OmarAbdullah. The delegation included Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs Graham Mayer, First Secretary Gary Applegarth, and Political Counselor Abhiram.
Member of Parliament and senior chief… pic.twitter.com/Kzu4iUoS5W
— Tanvir Sadiq (@tanvirsadiq) August 26, 2024
The delegation included Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs Graham Mayer, First Secretary Gary Applegarth, and Political Counselor Abhiram. They met political leaders from Kashmir together with former chief minister Omar Abdullah in addition to former mayor of Srinagar Junaid Azim Mattu.
“The presence of CIA station head Graham Mayer in Srinagar is a sign that US is observing elections minutely, particularly in backdrop of US pursuits in Pakistan and up to date studies of Chinese language inroads in Ladakh,” a supply informed EDNBOX.
Was referred to as on by the Minister Counselor for Political Affairs, @USAndIndia, Graham D. Mayer this morning. pic.twitter.com/Wg5tkWQH6Y
— Junaid Azim Mattu (@Junaid_Mattu) August 26, 2024
An official stated that US and India have elevated coordination to make sure safety in Ladakh. In response to him, Mr Mayer had additionally visited Srinagar in 2023 and met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
Curiously, the go to comes at a time when terror assaults within the Valley have elevated. “India has been insisting that terror is being exported from Pakistan and weapons are being smuggled from Afghanistan. The recovered weapons bear clear US markings. So there’s ample proof to determine connection,” an official stated.
Nationwide Convention Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq stated that the delegation’s discussions addressed a variety of points regarding Jammu and Kashmir and the broader area. Former chief minister Omar Abdullah additionally raised the latest journey advisory issued by US for the area.
In July, US had requested its nationals to not journey to Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, the India-Pakistan border, and elements of central and jap elements of the nation the place Maoists are lively.
“Some areas have elevated threat. Don’t journey to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (besides the jap Ladakh area and its capital Leh) because of terrorism and civil unrest,” the advisory stated.
US is amongst a number of nations which have issued journey advisories, asking their residents to not go to Jammu and Kashmir.
