US Diplomats' Kashmir Visit "Within Boundaries Of Diplomatic Reach": Sources
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A three-member delegation of US diplomats visited Srinagar on Monday ahead of the Assembly elections in the Union Territory after a gap of 10 years.
A three-member delegation of US diplomats visited Srinagar on Monday ahead of the Assembly elections in the Union Territory after a gap of 10 years. Received US diplomats at Gupkar who called on National Conference 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 leader… pic.twitter.com/Kzu4iUoS5W Was called on by the Minister Counselor for Political Affairs, @USAndIndia, Graham D. Mayer this morning. pic.twitter.com/Wg5tkWQH6Y
“The visit is well within the boundaries of diplomatic outreach mechanism of the US State Department,” a senior government official told NDTV.
According to the official, the visits are not unusual as similar visits with diplomats were common in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. "They get a chance to make on-ground assessments," he said.
