Post-Operation Sindoor chill, Gor message underlines Delhi stand, signal to Pakistan too

The article reports on US Ambassador Sergio Gor's statement from Srinagar, affirming Jammu and Kashmir as "an important part of India." This declaration is interpreted as a public endorsement of New Delhi's long-standing position and a strategic message to Pakistan and China, especially following recent regional events. The article details the evolution of the US stance on J&K since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, noting a shift towards viewing it as India's "internal matter." It highlights previous US diplomatic engagements in the region, including a G20 working group meeting in 2023, and recalls Russia's early support for India's constitutional changes regarding J&K.