A senior official of the US State Department has clearly stated that Kashmir is a direct issue between India and Pakistan and the US is not interested in mediation. This statement is a big shock for Pakistan, as it has been dragging the Kashmir issue on the international stage for a long time.
Pakistan has always been an attempt to try to pressurize India from forums such as the US, United Nations (UN) or Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), but this stance of Trump administration is in favor of India, because India has always considered this issue a bilateral matter. Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrived in Washington from New York on Thursday (25 September 2025) to meet US President Donald Trump. Where apart from PM Shahbaz, Army General Aseem Munir was also present.
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The American official clarified that Washington looks at India and Pakistan from different perspectives and the same policy is adopted. America considers India a major strategic partner, especially in an Indo-Pacific strategy and economic partnership. America’s attitude has often been related to terrorism and security towards Pakistan. Financial assistance and military cooperation have also been cut. In this context, considering Kashmir as a bilateral issue reflects the strength of America-India relations.
Claims on Trump administration and Kashmir dispute
During the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Trump claimed that he played a role in stopping the struggle between India and Pakistan. On May 7, India started Operation Sindoor, after which a ceasefire took place on 10 May. Trump claimed that the ceasefire was possible with his mediation. However, India dismissed Trump’s claims and said that all talks between India and Pakistan are held directly and no third party is needed.
India’s policy opposed third party intervention
India has been continuously saying that the issues related to Kashmir and terrorism can be resolved only by bilateral talks between India and Pakistan. According to India, the intervention of a third party will not solve the solution, but more complexity will increase. This is the reason that India has always rejected the mediation of any country including America.
Pakistan’s diplomatic challenge
The Kashmir issue for Pakistan has been the main part of its foreign policy, but his situation is getting weaker due to repeated reactions from America and other countries. Despite raising the issue of Kashmir on the international stage, he is not getting global support. On the contrary, India’s strong diplomacy and international partnerships are increasing pressure on Pakistan.
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