WASHINGTON: The US Department of State reaffirmed President Donald Trump’s commitment to addressing the Kashmir dispute, noting that his efforts aim to resolve longstanding differences between India and Pakistan.
The statement comes after Trump offered to work on the Kashmir issue following his role in brokering a ceasefire between the two nations during their most intense military confrontation in decades. Trump, in a message praising the peace efforts, remarked, “I will work with both of you to see if, after a ‘thousand years,’ a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir.”
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, during a press briefing, reiterated Trump’s willingness to engage in peace talks, saying, “While I can’t speak to his plans, the world knows his nature.” She highlighted Trump’s ability to bring leaders to the table for talks previously thought impossible, expressing optimism that the Kashmir issue could also see resolution.
Bruce also addressed the recent visit of a Pakistani delegation led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, which included meetings with US officials, including Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker.
The discussions centered on the Pak-US bilateral relationship, particularly counterterrorism cooperation. Hooker reaffirmed the US’s support for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
Additionally, Bruce mentioned that Deputy Secretary Landau had met with an Indian parliamentary delegation, reaffirming strong US support for India in its fight against terrorism.
In parallel, Pakistan has launched a broader engagement campaign in the US to present its perspective on the recent tensions with India, aiming to counter New Delhi’s growing lobbying influence.
Last week, Trump claimed credit for preventing a war between India and Pakistan, stating, “They don’t give me credit for anything, but nobody else could have stopped it.”
