WASHINGTON: The United States has indicated that former President Donald Trump could potentially mediate the long-standing Kashmir conflict, as tensions between Pakistan and India intensify following a deadly attack in Pahalgam.
During a weekly State Department briefing, spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated, “President Trump has consistently demonstrated a willingness to engage with long-standing international disputes—Kashmir is no exception.”
“It shouldn’t come as a surprise that he might take interest in mediating such an issue,” she added. “He has previously facilitated dialogue between leaders who were unwilling to engage.”
The remarks follow a diplomatic push by Pakistan to counter India’s accusations over the April 22 attack, which New Delhi has blamed on Islamabad—a claim Pakistan has strongly denied.
A Pakistani parliamentary delegation, led by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, met with U.S. officials last week, including Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker. Bruce confirmed the meeting, noting that discussions focused on bilateral cooperation and regional peace.
The delegation’s U.S. visit is part of a broader diplomatic campaign, with upcoming stops in London and Brussels aimed at presenting Pakistan’s position on the Kashmir dispute to international stakeholders.
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