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US Ambassador Sergio Gor Visits Srinagar, Reaffirms J&K as Integral Part of India
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🗓 19 Aug 2026, 07:33 PM
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US Ambassador Sergio Gor arrived in Srinagar, meeting local officials and emphasizing that Jammu and Kashmir remains an integral part of India.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor reached Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, as part of a diplomatic outreach to the region. He was received by the Lieutenant Governor and senior state officials, where discussions covered security cooperation, trade opportunities and people‑to‑people ties. During the meeting, Gor underscored that Jammu and Kashmir is an inseparable component of the Indian Union, echoing New Delhi’s long‑standing position. The remarks were made against a backdrop of heightened international focus on the Himalayan border area, and the ambassador highlighted the value of continued US‑India collaboration on regional stability. The visit also included a brief tour of local landmarks, signalling interest in deeper cultural and economic engagement between the United States and the Union Territory.