US diplomat Alice Wells reaches Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The United States diplomat Alice Wells arrived in the capital to hold delegation-level talks with the Pakistani leadership.

She along with US delegation was received by Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. She has come for a five-day visit.

Reacting to the events in the occupied Kashmir, she said, “We take note of India’s announcement revising the constitutional status of occupied Kashmir and India’s plan to split the state into two union territories.”

The statement released by the US department stated, “We note that the Indian government has described these actions as strictly an internal matter.’

It further added that they are concerned about reports of detentions and urge respect for individual rights and discussion with those in affected communities.

US State Department urged all parties to maintain peace and stability along the Line of Control.