India calls actions in Kashmir internal matter: US
WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday urged India to engage in discussion with those affected by its decision to revoke Kashmir’s special status but also noted that New Delhi describes this action as an “internal matter”.
“We are closely following the events in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. We take note of India’s announcement revising the constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir and India’s plan to split the state into two union territories,” said State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus.
The statement issued in Washington, however, also referred to India’s position on this issue, without mentioning the Pakistani position. “We note that the Indian government has described these actions as strictly an internal matter,” Ms Ortagus said.
Washington calls for peace and stability along LoC
The US official, however, did express concern on the situation in the occupied Valley. “We are concerned about reports of detentions and urge respect for individual rights and discussion with those in affected communities,” she said.
Ms Ortagus also underlined the need for maintaining peace and stability along the Line of Control.
“We call on all parties to maintain peace and stability along the Line of Control,” she said.
The statement also failed to mention US President Donald Trump’s recent offers to mediate between India and Pakistan to help resolve the Kashmir dispute.
In a July 22 statement, President Trump said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked him to mediate on the Kashmir dispute. Although India denied ever asking him to do so, Mr Trump reiterated his stance earlier this week, saying that he’s willing to help if both countries ask him to.
Published in Dawn, August 6th, 2019
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Thanks Mr.President.
And what have UK, EU, Japan, China have said? It is now nearly twenty four hours.
The US will not interfere, that’s certain.
Does it become an ‘internal matter’ simply by India saying so.
Welcome to the new world of growth and prosperity..!!
US is right. Nobody should interfere in internal matters of other country.
Weak and feable response. There are UN resolutions on Kashmir, how is it just an internal matter for India. US response should have been much much stronger for violating UN resolutions and escalating armed conflict between two nuclear powers.
Trump has realised : his tactics don't work
Its a big slap in Americes face.
Pakistan is looking towards China, Russia, USA, Turkey to 'do something'.
Indian opened its door itself 'you know what i mean'
Trump is the most unreliable individual. His hands are full with China and domestic issues. He will meat Modi next month and we all can wait and see.
India’s Hindu extremists will have to pay the price of their illegal and immoral occupation of Kashmir. The blood of innocent Muslim men, women and children will haunt Modi and his Hindutva followers for a long time to come.
done...
I agree this is an internal matter.
USA will do nothing against India for Pakistan! If Pakistan thinks that they will get some help on Kashmir issue from USA, then forget it! As American spokesperson said "it's India's internal matter"! That explains everything!
On expected line.
Why is US not supporting us ?
What happened to ‘Reset’ relations? Imran Khan is only good as PR but not a statesman
How can this be an internal matter when the IOK is a disputed territory b/w Pakistan and Hindustan as per UN resolution..
That call diplomacy
So, USA is not interested in this matter anymore. What next?
So much for Imran's successful US visit, eh ?
Nothing on Afghanistan from Pakistan until US pushed India on Kashmir... That should be our line
US is a two faced bully. Never trust US.
This is Trump's intervention. Got that?
Hey Pakistan, pleas do.what you can. Let's see how far you will go. Our military is eagerly waiting to capture Islamabad and Lahore. Come on guys.
No will to act on world power's part, so hide behind excuse.
Last month Modiji told Trump that its internal matter.
its a decision by Parliament of India - which has the largest mandate in Human history. Cant challenge the will and writ of People of India.
One world power America can not dictate to another world power India...period!!!
In fact it is nobody should business. But for Pakistan which needs others help in all matters from cricket to finances to defense, will feel helpless.
Trump and Imran Niazi agreed for solution of Kasmir Issue.
Finally some sane comments from US.
As expected.
US is smart :)
US has not urged anyone!.
Cutting short, USA is not opposed, but supports this move.
US will do nothing. Except dishing out platitudes. The change is done, dusted and sealed
india is in serious trouble now.
@A, Yes, do not interfere in the internal matters of Pakistan and Kashmir
True
Only possible win Pakistan will get from this debacle is a perfunctory letter of condemnation from OIC, freely given on any issue, on request by any OIC members. And using this Pakistan can claim massive victory over India and celebrate same for next 2 years till another nasty surprise is given.
False. It is a disputed territory based on UN resolutions. The US State Department needs to brush up on history.
It was known that US will change position..
i closely follow her too.
Trump is Trump, he will get involved and mediate a resolution.
@A, UN resolution makes it an international issue and Simla accord makes it a bilateral as well.
Good.
All praises to trump last week will now be reversed.
After PMIK's successful meeting with Trump I did not expected this statement from the US.
I thought Modi said no such step was being taken. Why are indians such big liars.
@vishnath, I am sure each reader spent few seconds on her before reading an article.
@Javed, yes
great! Pak now what??? you also know you can do nothing about it and world is not going to listen to you. better you focus on your economy. the best you can do is do numerous internal meetings and discussions.
Typical of Americans, never Trust them!
@Adil, it takes credibility to earn support.Do I have to write More?
Surprised, Pakistan cried in front of Turkey and Malaysia but did not call Iron friend.
@Adil, because Khan sahaab had a very good US trip
End of the story
@Javed, yes bro
@Zak, Dreaming is everyone's right.
@MindReader, whatever!
Its is politically a very right timely shot.
When 300 billion economy challenges a nearly 3 trillion dollar economy the world will not say anything.
Shameful.
@Adil, The US will look after it's own welfare. The same with China. You think you have all-weather friends in them but no country is a friend of another country. These are all alliances of convenience.
@Ahmed, yes a
Now, we know for sure, what did we achieve from the much hyped visit of the prime minister.
@Adil, As if you don't know.
India, a terrorist state, simple.
@Zak, keep hoping...
This is what we expected from USA......
@Javed, yes
@Syed N Ahsan, hope it will not come to you
Hopefully, we will answer the same when it comes to extraction of US forces from Afghanistan.
@Javed, Yes, By all means.
There are reports that US were already knowing the steps we are going to take. So all the Trump's offer of mediation of just a joke with Pakistan.
US needs to learn to Not get involved in the internal matters of All countries NOT the ones it chooses to, worlds been too soft on US!
@Khurram, And Pakistan...?
I am sure US knew it before India took action in Kashmir.
In fact USA was informed of the move over a week ago. So much for the love affair between Trump and IK.
The dispute is over. Now its time for the dust to settle.
@SkyHawk, We are waiting for that so called serious problem.
Joke of the century.
@Javed, yes.
@Javed, YES
@cyberbhai, let them try. What is Turkey going to do. Forget about Russia, China has bigger fish to fry.
@Javed, cant you read the headlines....US has said that
@Ahmed, Please read the UN Resolution first!
You keep yours ,we keep ours
@Ahmed: internal matter can’t be resolved by external forces including UN.
@Sakaniga: Read history books, including our independence too
@A, complete crackdown on civilian population is what you consider a solution. Be in chimera but won't live there for long.
@SkyHawk, In what way do you mean?
We are on our own as usual.
We are humans but do we know what humanity is????
Shame on USA for endorsing the Indian illegal action and keeping mum on the violations being made. The people of Kashmir and the entire world see the USA hypocrisy in dealing with the Kashmir issue.
Sad and disappointed signals from US
Trump is a business man he will think where he will get more business
Shame on you India. killing the innocent people in Kashmir, Then telling the world that we are secular country. India is doing criminal crimes in Kashmir. UNO shall take action ASAP on the situation.
@Javed, No but it’s surely becomes internal matter when the rest of the world says it. And it just did.
USA is not going to interfere
@Lion, but Trump never lies!
@Thiru, They are in silent mode.
@A,
India is interfering in internal matters of Kashmir. So stop India now.
@alex,
Wait and see the Kashmiri response...
Pakistan got your answer from US? Don’t expect rest of the world, including your honey brother for a different reaction.
Your best friend China too silence.
@Javed, Yes.
There is your answer, US is not getting involved
Imran should call Trump, he will listen to him, China too will help us on Kashmir issue
If Pakistan is helping the US in Afghanistan then the US shall help Pakistan in Kashmir.
Conflicting statements. If it is an "internal matter" then an offer to mediate makes no sense.
@Sakaniga, check your facts again, UN has removed this from their list long back......
Pakistan should reply that they support Turkey and Turkish Kurd conflict is also an internal matter. Afghanistan is also an internal matter.
@Javed, yes
Donald Trump and his whole administration are liars. How come we are still believing his false statements? Or those made by his government? They will soon ditch Pakistan after getting what they want in Afghanistan. Wait and see.
@Vivek wani, suddenly thanks Mr. President. You shameless Indians some times need to learn how to behave. Kashmir will become and you will see it soon as part of Pakistan.
Its an illogical comment made by the us govt in accepting the hindu stance that it is their internal matter, and then reiterating that fallacy. How is killing of people an internal matter? What hippocracy!
It is surprising to note how us can even accept that stupid statement by hindus. Is us not aware of the un resolutions on kashmir?
They are willing to send forces in iran where not a single person is being killed, but keep their eyes closed on killings in kashmir.
How is iran not an internal matter and kashmir is?
This stupid reiteration by us govt shows that it was never sincere in its kashmir conflict resolution. They were merely paying lip service to the humans massacre there.
Well what can one expect from a government that condones the fact of israeli annihilation of palestinians as its internal matter!
So much for the Pakistani influence with the US.
Lady! India will call it internal issue. But it's a disputed territory. India has crushed all moral, human, political and legal values and their boundaries.
US made this statement not because they support India against Pakistan. They did it because they are taking a practical approach. This simply means the US is okay with the line of control becoming an international boundary.
Donald Trump is a genius. He resolved Kashmir issue within two weeks.
It has happened with US blessing.
@bks, "USA is not going to interfere" They will have to interfere anyway. They always do, sooner or later. If they really don't, their interest can be wiped out. Pakistan doesn't have anything to lose, US and India have plenty.
@Vijay Jamwal, " Dreaming is everyone's right." We know the people using this right the most.
Trump will soon announce to move the embassy to Jammu
@Khalid Ikram, Are you helping US or US is helping you?
@Abid, I am sure your government would have tried both and in past also they would have tried.
@Syed N Ahsan, let’s not forget Yemen
@dr avijit Singh, bingo
@Javed, yes
@SkyHawk, Is India now in serious trouble from the Taliban?
@Vijay Jamwal, wait and see.
@sangan patil, Leave Kashmir.
That’s the difference between an elected government and selected government
Thats why US is losing respect. They are allowing genocide. But Trump wont let Modi off so easily.
@Vijay Jamwal, Making up laws all alone in a room, is anyones right, but it is useless until the people of kashmir agree. And they dont.
It should be very clear to Pakistan now, who is a friend and who is a foe?
So will the $1.8 Trillion. Internal Investigation.
she is very beautiful. whatever she said is correct :)
So the euphoria after US visit ended on a bad note after just 3-4 days......just like all previous ephorias!
@Abid, help you or help Kashmiris?
@Imran, The 'reset' button is stuck and continually 'resetting.'
Human rights are being violated in Kashmir and they say "internal matter". Might is right rule is still applicable in this world.
@G H A L I B J E E E, Nuclear war will be suicidal!
Amerca will never favor Pakistan over India. Last 70 years America only said kind words for Pakistan and always provided full materiel support to india.
How come Indian occupation of Kashmir and brutally killing the people is an internal matter?
@Irfan,
Why PM trip was awesome!!!
Thank you President Trump !
Mark my word, no country in the world will say anything about this. Its India's internal matter.
@cyberbhai, they will do nothing.
@Zak, How innocent.
End of storey.
Thank you Mr Donald Trump and Imran Khan for inspiring Modi to take the decision.
All Kashmiris and all Indians will be grateful to you for centuries for this favour.
@Syed N Ahsan, what about Kashmir Pandit..???
US will not interfere. President Trump is hiring services of Amit Shah is for his election campaign next year.
@luke, I don't please exlpain
Mediation. What’s that!, we don’t understand US relation or we don’t want to accept it.
@Adil, why should USA support you.
Pak did same thing in Gilgit Baltistan
Pakistan never recognised nd accepted article/370...then why cry now??
@Sameer, Yes and so Pakistan should not get involved in them
@Zak, good to see you acknowledging Simla Agreement!!
@Jai, don't be that happy yet
US reaction is an example of how one should play dumb.
Foreign policy failure
Where is trump now?
@Syed N Ahsan, nothing doing, all doors are closed.
@luke, You only know, what you mean.