The U.S. ambassador to India defends the American envoy's "secret visit" to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Eric Garcetti said the U.S. was part of the delegation in J&K during the G20 as well. He further added that the Kashmir issue must be solved without U.S. interference. Garcetti stated that India and Pakistan should resolve the matter, not a third party. U.S. ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome recently undertook a secret six-day trip to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as well as the port city of Gwadar. Experts say the Gwadar visit is a significant move that could signal "silent diplomacy."
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