Trump says India, Pakistan can handle Kashmir dispute on their own
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that India and Pakistan could handle their dispute over occupied Kashmir on their own, but he was there should they need him.
Trump has previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on the contested Himalayan region. New Delhi rejected the offer while Islamabad welcomed it.
He discussed the issue on the sidelines of a G7 summit in France with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who withdrew special autonomy for occupied Jammu and Kashmir on August 5.
Trump said Modi told him that he had Kashmir under control.
"We spoke last night about Kashmir, prime minister really feels he has it under control. They speak with Pakistan and I'm sure that they will be able to do something that will be very good," the US president told reporters.
Modi, speaking alongside Trump, said that all issues between New Delhi and Islamabad were "bilateral in nature".
"All issues between India & Pakistan are bilateral in nature, that is why we don't bother any other country regarding them," Modi said, according to ANI.
He said India and Pakistan were together before 1947 and that he was "confident that we can discuss our problems and solve them, together".
The Indian premier also said he has told Prime Minister Imran Khan that they should work together for the welfare of their two countries.
Since India's decision to strip Kashmiris of their seven-decade-long special autonomy through a rushed presidential order earlier this month, Prime Minister Imran has repeatedly said that the Indian government's policy in the Himalayan region is in line with the "ideology" of the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) party — said to be a parent organisation of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) — that believes in "Hindu supremacy".
He has also alerted the international community to a possible "false flag operation" by the Indian leadership to "divert attention from massive human rights violations" in occupied Kashmir.
Lockdown enters fourth week
A communications blackout and heavy restrictions on movement imposed by the Indian authorities from the eve of New Delhi's decision to revoke Article 370 of its constitution entered their 22nd day today.
However, the turning of the restive region into a fortress of barricades and barbed wire has not prevented protests and clashes with security forces taking place. Police on Monday said stone-throwing protestors killed a truck driver in occupied Kashmir.
India says no civilian has died from police action since August 5. But residents have said three people have been killed, including a young mother who choked after police fired tear-gas canisters into her home.
Multiple hospital sources have told AFP at least 100 people had been hurt during the lockdown, some with firearm injuries.
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Money talks and money silences
Perfect. Now move on.
Bilateral
What about mediation
This is factual statement from Modi.
Why do US wants to interfere in this ?Did Pak/India interfere in any of their internal matter unless that affect them?
That's how you meet Trump.
Good message, work for betterment of people.
Problem Solved.
Now everything is clear.
Thank You, Mr.Trump.
No confusion now.
That's called diplomacy.
Here we go.
Good decision. Bilateral is best.
Hopefully now the issues are resolved in a peaceful manner.
Game over.
Good.
Rightly said
Alright..
Greed for money wins, Humanity loses!
Nice pic
Finally
Well done
Great win for Pakistan, all this could not have been possible without IK's visit to USA
Back to square one.
I agree with him.
Trump has smart answer...
Trump only cares about his re-election. He has no continuity and his flip flop will continue as he sees a fit.
Not surprising.
The outcome was expected.
That means no mediation.
Well said
Then do not intervene.
Be matured, talk and resolve. Simple.
great win for pakistan
Great Win for Pakistan.. historic achievement by IK govt.
So much for Trump mediation.
as simple as that.. Problem Sovled
Dimplomacy wins
Now I feel our focus should be inwards, we have enough problems to deal with - economy, poverty, flood situation etc.
@Shakaaraa, This is your definition of perfect?
So no mediation by Trump?
Another win for IK, great pm of a great nation.
U turn of Trump because money is bigger than anything in this world.
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, brilliant said. After long a sensible comment from an educated gentleman. Hate creates more hate, let us work positively
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, After getting this "feeling of focus" so Dr.you will no more be political but will "focus" on economical problems of Pakistan and not Kashmir?
Those who know better knew reality all along. This conflict of diametrically opposite interests of bilateral nature has been unilaterally violated and as a consequence conditions on ground are slowly but surely heading towards the 'bilateral' clash of unimaginable proportions. All this ego, chest-thumping, economic bravado and much more will evaporate in thin air as if it never existed. For what? Greed for land sans people who do not count? Then how else 'zulm' will end!
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, Well said for the first time
Trump must visit Kashmir and see the situation. If he is serious.
Great President Trump!
End of story...
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
@desi dimag,
PMIK best ambassador for Kashmiris.
Hope it is clear now!!!
Love one love all irrespective of religion.
As good as saying that Kashmir is a bialateral issue.
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, Dr. Saab, This is real enlightenment
Great diplomatic victory for Pakistan. US consider Pakistan capable of solving it's problems on its own.
Money speaks
so Modi was able to mislead and sell his side to triumph. KAshmir is under control (How right, under control of lawless, cruel dictotarial cruel regime of Modi)
Body language says all
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, Finally you have applied your mind
People from both side should realize that Trump is not trustworthy.Tomorrow he will declare US is ready to intervene in IOK dispute.Better to show mutual respect , solve the problem amicably.
That’s double face trump
Trump said Modi told him that he had Kashmir under control. If that is the control then what is turmoil? This statement should open the eyes of Trump and the world at large.
It is very strange that Modi knows the gravity of Kashmir issue he has taken Kashmir very lightly as if Kashmir is nothing more than a toy with which two children can play together.
Ok. What next?
Believe me if America poke nose it will become like Afghanistan, Syria, Libya etc.
See and compare the body language of PM Modi and PM IK while meeting President Trump.
I really don't know what IK did in USA trip
Where is the mediation then?
The world has had it's chance to stand up for legitimate rights of Kashmiris. Now Pakistan will go it alone.
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad,
Rightly said
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, The government and the military cannot just overlook this situation, if the war breaks out, there wouldn't be much left to talk about, people, economy, all of it. The government is doing the right thing, working on the economy, while keeping an eye on the current situation, which involves everyone, including you.
Trump is taking U-turn !!!
This news confirms that we are alone and we will have to take any decision on our own. Let the world regret later if they have left any time!
Very well media show indeed.
And IK needs to get this message.
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, Now I feel our focus should be inwards, we have enough problems to deal with - economy, poverty, flood situation etc.
I never thought we will be on the same side
@Shakaaraa, Yeh very soon India has to move out of course.
@SA, how?
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, Welcome to the Club and club House. Hang on tough.
So much for US "mediation".
PMIK should focus on economy and developments
U Turn by Trumph Let see on Next forum what he will say
Another huge win for IK and Qureshi! Awesome!
Gone!
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, Rightly said Doctor.
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad,
"Now I feel our focus should be inwards, we have enough problems to deal with - economy, poverty, flood situation etc."
For the first time you have made sense. Congratulations !!
Trump did not backoff his statement right?
PMIK's international win again. Why so many for this PM not for others?
Hopefully reality sets in now..
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad,
For the very first time, I have seen some sense here. Good job!
First time any PM of Pak have been so effective in solving Kashmir dispute.
Had Nawaz and Zardari not looted the country, we'd be in much better financial situation to attract world's attention. Shame that we provided these two mafias repeated opportunities to loot and plunder.
Back to square one
Let both countries try to solve the poverty, unemployment problems and make the efforts for prosperity of its public.
Why is Pakistan depending so much on Trump?
@Chanakya, How is it a great achievement for Pakistan? You did not spell it out.
Trump Exposed
So... What exactly did IK achieve by meeting Trump?????
End of discussion..
@danish, He has better things to do.
@faisal, Humanity ?
Pakistan has to take matters in its own hands. Don't expect anything from these shallow leaders
@neat, good in suggestion.
Message is quite loud and clear..
Let's move on!
"Trump says India, Pakistan can handle Kashmir dispute on their own"
Sure like past...through wars????
Problem is that Trump is crazy just as Mody. Who is more is hard to decide. They are both neck-to-neck.
How on earth a unilateral action can be solved bilaterally? In the end it seems that might is right, as always!