Washington: America has indicated that it would be encouraging the renewal of peace process between India and Pakistan. Welcoming the May 27 meet between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif, the U.S. has said that dialogue between the two neighbors was a positive step and it is supportive of such efforts.
We encourage dialogue between India and Pakistan. We feel thats a positive step. There have been some steps in recent weeks that weve been encouraged by. We believe dialogue is an important step in the process between India and Pakistan, state department spokesperson Jen Psaki told reporters.
Psaki was referring to the recent meeting held between Modi and Sharif in New Delhi on the formers first day of assuming office as Indias new Prime Minister on 27 May. Sharif was among the leaders from the neighbouring countries to attend Modis swearing in on 26 May. She, however, said no date has been finalised yet for Modis Washington visit and for the next round of India-US strategic dialogue.
We dont yet have a confirmed date. I know there have also been reports of when a trip by Modi will take place. We dont have a confirmed date of that either. Obviously were working through that with authorities in India, she said in response to a question.
On the Karachi airport attack, Psaki said the US did not receive any response from Pakistan to its offer of assistance in the investigation into the incident. We have offered forensics and investigative assistance to the relevant Pakistani authorities investigating Mondays heinous crime. Pakistan has not yet responded to that offer, but it remains on the table, she said. I think you are familiar with our commitment to being a partner with Pakistan and fighting the threat of violent extremism, including from Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and how seriously we take that. TTP is a designated foreign terrorist organization and there were a range of steps the US has taken in that regard, Psaki added.
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