ISLAMABAD – Support from the United States and China on Kashmir hasput India under pressure as Islamabad raises the longstanding issue acrossthe world.
Senior Pakistani diplomats termed it a victory for Pakistan thatsuperpowers were backing Islamabad’s stance on the Kashmir issue.
The diplomats, who remain in contact with the US and China, told The Nationthat both the powers had promised to play their role for the regionalpeace. “We have decided to use this pressure and raise the Kashmir issuefurther on the international platforms,” said a senior diplomat.
Another diplomat said that Pakistan was already seeking dialogue with Indiaon all issues including Kashmir.
Chine yesterday hoped that Pakistan and India can peacefully settle theKashmir issue and other bilateral disputes through dialogue and makeconcerted efforts to safeguard peace and stability in South Asia – daysafter US President Donald Trump offered to mediate between Pakistan andIndia to resolve the dispute.
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In his offer, which was made during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s trip theUS, President Trump said India had also approached him to mediate betweenthe two countries. India has since denied ever approaching the US presidentabout the matter.
“We support the international community, the US included, in playing aconstructive role in improving Pakistan-India relations through dialogue,”Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said.