Pakistan, April 26 -- US President Donald Trump stated that India and Pakistan must resolve their tensions independently. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Friday, he noted that conflicts in the Kashmir region have lasted for over 1,500 years. Trump acknowledged the long-standing tension but expressed confidence that both countries would eventually find a way to address the situation.

When asked if he would intervene by contacting either Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif or Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump remained non-committal. He emphasized his strong ties with both countries but refrained from offering specific action. The Kashmir dispute, he said, had been ongoing for "a thousand years, probably longer."

The US State...