Garcetti defends US diplomat's visit to PoK, says Kashmir issue must be solved without American interference
1 year, 3 months ago

Garcetti defends US diplomat's visit to PoK, says Kashmir issue must be solved without American interference

India TV News  

Amid the widespread criticism, the United States Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, on Tuesday, attempted to downplay the visit of the US Ambassador in Pakistan, Donald Blome, to Gilgit and Hunza valleys and compared his visit to the delegation tour to Jammu and Kashmir during the G20 Tourism Working Group meeting. Citing the American embassy, Pakistan English Daily, Dawn, claimed that the purpose of the trip was to "explore opportunities for strengthening the region’s climate resilience." “There is a set procedure for any country’s ambassador to visit the region,” he said, and called Mr Blome’s arrival in Gilgit after visiting Gwadar “suspicious”. Pakistan govt atrocities in PoK region It is worth mentioning that Pakistan has been imposing stringent laws against Baloch people and even put them behind bars for writing posts that are critical of the government.

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'US committed to security of Indian envoy' : American Embassy Spokesperson on Khalistani threats
3 weeks, 2 days ago

'US committed to security of Indian envoy' : American Embassy Spokesperson on Khalistani threats

India Today  

In a firm statement addressing recent threats against Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra, a U.S. Embassy spokesperson emphasised, “The U.S. government is firmly committed to the security and safety of all diplomatic and consular personnel in the United States.” The threats, issued by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, leader of the banned Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice, have raised …

India protests UK envoy's visit to PoK
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India protests UK envoy's visit to PoK

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Upset over the visit of the British envoy in Islamabad to the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, India on Saturday registered a strong protest saying such an infringement of India’s sovereignty and integrity is unacceptable. The Indian government said it has taken a serious note of the “highly objectionable” visit of the British high commissioner in Islamabad, along with a United …

US embassy rejects report claiming envoy's 'India ties could get worse' remark
1 year, 3 months ago

US embassy rejects report claiming envoy's 'India ties could get worse' remark

India Today  

The US embassy in India on Thursday dismissed reports of ambassador Eric Garcetti saying that US-India ties will be adversely affected due to New Delhi's diplomatic spat with Canada, saying that Garcetti was " working hard every day to deepen the partnership between the people and governments of the United States and India". Earlier, a report in the Politico claimed …

Ties with India 'could get worse' due to Canada row, US envoy told team: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Ties with India 'could get worse' due to Canada row, US envoy told team: Report

India Today  

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti told his team in the country that relations between India and the US "could get worse for a time" due to New Delhi's diplomatic spat with Canada, according to a report in Politico. According to an unnamed State Department official, Garcetti also said that "the US may need to reduce its contacts with Indian …

Did envoy Garcetti ask his team to reduce contact with India over Canada row? US refutes reports
1 year, 3 months ago

Did envoy Garcetti ask his team to reduce contact with India over Canada row? US refutes reports

India TV News  

The United States has rejected the American media report wherein it was claimed that US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti informed his in-country team that relations between New Delhi and Ottawa could get worse for a time and the US may need to reduce its contacts with Indian officials for an undefined period of time. The report also claimed that …

Kashmir issue to be resolved by India and Pak, not 3rd party: Eric Garcetti
1 year, 3 months ago

Kashmir issue to be resolved by India and Pak, not 3rd party: Eric Garcetti

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Days after the US envoy to Pakistan made a low-profile visit to Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the US ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Tuesday that the Kashmir issue can only be resolved by New Delhi and Islamabad. US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti at the 0th Indo US Economic Summit on Tuesday Donald Blome, the US …

Row after US diplomat's visit to PoK, US envoy says ‘not my place to react’
1 year, 3 months ago

Row after US diplomat's visit to PoK, US envoy says ‘not my place to react’

Hindustan Times  

US Ambassdor to India Eric Garcetti on Tuesday said US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome's visit to Gilgit-Baltistan is a matter which should be "resolved between India and Pakistan, not by any third party including the US." Eric Garcetti US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome recently paid a six-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan during which he visited different areas and met …

Allowing Protests, US, UK, Canada, Australia Envoys Should Visit Punjab to Know Khalistan Bogey - News18
1 year, 6 months ago

Allowing Protests, US, UK, Canada, Australia Envoys Should Visit Punjab to Know Khalistan Bogey - News18

News 18  

Punjab is a few hours’ drive from Delhi for the ambassadors of Canada, the US, UK and Australia. Amidst the so-called “peaceful protests” in their countries on the issue of Khalistan, which have now transgressed into “Kill India” drive with photographs of Indian diplomats on posters, the ambassadors perhaps need to transmit the “real picture” of Punjab’s mood to their …

India criticises US diplomat for offering America’s help with conflict in eastern Manipur
1 year, 6 months ago

India criticises US diplomat for offering America’s help with conflict in eastern Manipur

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s foreign ministry criticised US …

When US Ambassador Eric Garcetti apologised to Shah Rukh Khan after he was detained at LA airport in 2016
1 year, 7 months ago

When US Ambassador Eric Garcetti apologised to Shah Rukh Khan after he was detained at LA airport in 2016

India Today  

Shah Rukh Khan invited US Ambassador Eric Garcetti at Mannat, where they had a hearty conversation about Bollywood, Hollywood, and more. — Shah Rukh Khan August 12, 2016 US AMBASSADOR ERIC GARCETTI’S APOLOGY Shah Rukh Khan’s detention and tweet first drew an apology from US state department official, Nisha Biswal. — Nisha Biswal August 12, 2016 Later that same day …

Pakistan summons Afghan diplomat to convey anguish over attack on its envoy in Kabul
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan summons Afghan diplomat to convey anguish over attack on its envoy in Kabul

The Hindu  

Pakistan has summoned Afghanistan’s Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad and conveyed to him its deep concern over the attack on the country’s Head of Mission in Kabul, it emerged on December 3. The Pakistan Foreign Office said in a late-night statement that the Afghan diplomat was summoned on Friday evening and “conveyed Pakistan’s grave concern over the serious incident in which, …

India objects to recent visit of U.S. envoy to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
2 years, 3 months ago

India objects to recent visit of U.S. envoy to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

The Hindu  

India has conveyed its objections to the United States over the recent visit of the American Ambassador to Pakistan’s visit to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the Ministry of External Affairs said on October 7. Reacting to the visit, which the U.S. referred to as “AJK”, of Ambassador David Blome to Muzaffarabad and other areas across the Line of Control that India recognises …

India protests to US over American envoy Donald Blome’s visit to Pak-occupied Kashmir
2 years, 3 months ago

India protests to US over American envoy Donald Blome’s visit to Pak-occupied Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India has protested to the US over a visit to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir by the American ambassador in Islamabad, whose repeated references to the region as “Azad Jammu and Kashmir ” did not go down well in New Delhi. US ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome made a three-day visit to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir beginning October 2 Donald Blome, the US …

India conveys objections to US over visit by American envoy to PoK
2 years, 3 months ago

India conveys objections to US over visit by American envoy to PoK

India TV News  

India has conveyed its objections to the US over the recent visit to Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir by US Ambassador to Islamabad Donald Blome, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. "Our objection to the visit and meetings in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir by the US ambassador to Pakistan has been conveyed to the US side," MEA spokesperson Arindam …

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over Kashmir border firing
4 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over Kashmir border firing

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan summoned a senior Indian diplomat to its Foreign Ministry on Thursday to complain about what Islamabad says was “indiscriminate and unprovoked firing” by India in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir. Lt. Col. Devender Anand, an Indian army spokesman, said an unprovoked attack by Pakistani troops targeted Indian positions in southern Poonch district in India-administered Kashmir. He …

A visit seeking to reset Pakistan-U.S. relations
5 years, 5 months ago

A visit seeking to reset Pakistan-U.S. relations

The Hindu  

It was a much-awaited meeting. Mr. Khan later thanked “President Trump for his warm & gracious hospitality, his understanding of Pakistan’s point of view & his wonderful way of putting our entire delegation at ease”. The Prime Minister’s visit has “begun the journey of restoring Pakistan’s dignity, pride and respect, which will serve as the foundation for further positive developments …

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