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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahsan Wagan was disallowed entry in the United States. The foreign office claims that the ambassador was carrying all necessary documents but even then, he was deported from Las Angeles airport.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahsan Wagan was disallowed entry in the United States. The foreign office claims that the ambassador was carrying all necessary documents but even then, he was deported from Las Angeles airport.
According to US officials, there were reports of certain visa references against Ahsan Wagan, in the US immigration system due to which he was not allowed to enter the United States.
The incident involving the deportation of Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Ahsan Wagan, from the United States has raised questions and tensions regarding diplomatic relations between the two countries. According to the information provided by the Pakistani Foreign Office, Ambassador Wagan was carrying all necessary documents for his travel to the U.S., and yet, he was stopped and deported from Los Angeles airport.
The United States immigration authorities, on the other hand, stated that there were “certain visa references” related to Ambassador Wagan in their system, which led to his denial of entry. This suggests that there may have been some issues related to his previous travel history or specific concerns flagged in the U.S. immigration database. However, the details of these alleged visa references or any specific security concerns have not been disclosed publicly, making it difficult to fully understand the reasons behind the decision.
The Pakistani Foreign Office, in response, has expressed surprise and dissatisfaction, emphasizing that the ambassador possessed all the required travel documents. From their perspective, the deportation of the ambassador is an unexpected and unwarranted action, potentially indicating an issue with the processing or interpretation of his documents rather than an intentional violation of U.S. immigration laws.
This situation is complicated by the fact that high-level diplomats and government officials often carry special diplomatic passports, which are typically subject to different visa and entry requirements than regular citizens. Such incidents could impact diplomatic relations, as they may be seen as disrespectful or uncooperative, especially if they are not handled transparently.
Given that Ambassador Wagan was in the U.S. en route to a specific diplomatic mission, the deportation is a significant setback and raises questions about the future of his work and the broader diplomatic dynamics between Pakistan and the U.S. It could also lead to increased scrutiny of U.S. visa processes and their treatment of foreign diplomats, particularly in the context of relations with Pakistan.
In diplomatic terms, such incidents often require high-level discussions and resolutions between the countries involved to address any misunderstandings or issues. The Pakistani government may seek an official explanation or apology from the U.S. government, depending on the circumstances and any further investigation into the matter.
