Adding to the seemingly impossible claims, Pence says Trump will solve the Kashmir issue easily
US Vice President-elect Mike Pence recently opined that President-elect Donald Trump, with his unparalleled negotiating skills, is likely to play a pivotal role in the Kashmir issue.
Speaking to an American news channel, Pence noted that the rising tensions between India and Pakistan in recent times have exacerbated the Kashmir conflict, causing the thread between the two countries to become tensed enough to break.
In his talks with the Indian and Pakistani prime ministers, the President-elect explained that the US intends to bolster its linkages with the two countries, given their nuclear power status, which Trump acknowledges. In response to a question, Pence mentioned that Trump wishes to promote peace in the South Asian region once the new administration takes up office, and to remain “fully engaged.”
With regard to playing the mediator in the Kashmir problem, the VP-elect stated that not only does Trump aim to focus on domestic affairs, but also desires to use his unmatched deal-brokering skills to resolve long-existing international matters.
He added that Donald Trump has America’s best interests at heart, including economic growth and job creation, and brings vital energy to speed-up settling, or at least, reducing conflicts around the world.
While Trump's call to the Taiwanese leader caused quite some controversy, especially adverse reactions from China, it is noteworthy that Trump - in his effort to establish amicable links with representative of more than 50 nations globally during the transition - has already had a phone-call conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
The talk has been deemed to be surprisingly open and informal.