Pakistan summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad to lodge a formal protest against remarks by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who described Jammu and Kashmir as “an important part of India.” Islamabad rejected the statement, reiterated that Kashmir is a disputed territory under UN resolutions.
Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma was summoned by Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs over concerns about the security of Bangladeshi missions in India, including New Delhi and Kolkata, and was asked to ensure strengthened protection for these diplomatic missions
