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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that regional problems must be resolved by India's central government rather than Washington.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor is visiting the Union Territory for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370.
Abdullah emphasized that it is not his habit to take local complaints or domestic issues to a foreign envoy.
Despite the boundary drawn regarding foreign intervention, Abdullah indicated he would discuss the local situation during the visit.
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Former minister Naeem Akhtar remarked on the broader geopolitical significance of the diplomatic visit to the region.
Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti urged the US envoy to withdraw the travel advisory against visiting Kashmir.
Withdrawing the travel advisory is seen as a key step to support and boost the local tourism industry.
Gor's scheduled itinerary includes an official meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
The visit marks a notable diplomatic engagement given the special envoy role and post-abrogation context.
Local leaders maintain differing perspectives on how to leverage the high-profile international visit for regional interests.