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US ambassador Sergio Gor lands in Leh after weather delay
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor landed in Leh on Thursday after adverse weather conditions delayed his flight from Srinagar. Gor had remained at Srinagar Airport for some time before his onward…
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor landed in Leh on Thursday after adverse weather conditions delayed his flight from Srinagar. Gor had remained at Srinagar Airport for some time before his onward flight to Leh could depart.
Upon arrival in Leh, the envoy was escorted by a large security convoy. This is Gor's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. During his stay in Srinagar, he met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and described the meeting as "very good," adding that follow-up discussions would be held in New Delhi and Washington.
Gor said Washington was hopeful of strengthening engagement with Jammu and Kashmir, calling the Union Territory an important part of India and praising its natural beauty. His arrival in Leh marks the next leg of his regional visit.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This is one of the highest-profile US diplomatic visits to Ladakh in recent years, a region where India and China have been locked in a military standoff since 2020. The ambassador's choice to visit both Srinagar and Leh signals sustained American interest in engaging with India's border regions, even as Washington balances ties with Beijing. The next signal to watch is whether Gor announces any specific development or cooperation initiatives during his stay in Leh.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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