US not going to appoint special Kashmir envoy

The United States has once again clarified that it would not appoint any special envoy to address the Kashmir issue between India and Pakistan, and that the conflict should be resolved by the two neighbouring countries itself.
Addressing South Asian journalists at a briefing here, US Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asian Affairs, Robert Blake said Washington, as part of its long-term strategy, does not support the idea of appointing an envoy to Kashmir.
"I can assure you we are not going to appoint a special Kashmir envoy. This is longstanding US policy that this is an issue that needs to be worked (out) between India and Pakistan," Blake said.