US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that India and Pakistan will resolve their issues independently, amidst rising tensions following a deadly attack in Kashmir, the most severe in nearly twenty years.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump acknowledged the historical conflicts in the contested border area and mentioned his familiarity with the leaders of both nations, although he refrained from commenting on whether he would reach out to them.
‘They’ll find a way to resolve it,’ he remarked during his flight. ‘There has always been significant tension between Pakistan and India.’
The attack on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals at a tourist location in Kashmir, where they were shot in a meadow. India has attributed the attack to elements from Pakistan, a claim that Islamabad disputes.
Both nations lay claim to Kashmir and have engaged in two wars over the territory. Following the attack, relations between India and Pakistan have worsened, with India suspending a vital water-sharing agreement and Pakistan closing its airspace to Indian flights.
Their trade relations are also under threat. On Friday, Indian stock markets experienced a decline due to concerns over escalating tensions as authorities searched for militants in the area, although they later regained some of the lost ground.
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