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United States applauds India, Pakistan talks
New Delhi (PPI) - United States Tuesday applauded talks between Indian and Pakistani home secretaries and said the negotiations “combined with cricket diplomacy and people-to-people ties can be a success.”
“We expect the two countries to carry forward with what media is calling cricket diplomacy. We applaud the talks that are taking place on a host of issues including homeland and security matters,” US Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer told reporters during visit to Delhi Zoo with slum children studying at an NGO.
“India and Pakistan will take the talks forward at their own pace, ability, and character. Talks combined with cricket diplomacy, people-to-people ties and optimism can help make it a success,” he added.
Home Secretary G.K. Pillai and his Pakistani counterpart Qamar Zamam met here Monday-Tuesday to discuss issues counter-terrorism, visa regime and other issues.
“We expect the two countries to carry forward with what media is calling cricket diplomacy. We applaud the talks that are taking place on a host of issues including homeland and security matters,” US Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer told reporters during visit to Delhi Zoo with slum children studying at an NGO.
“India and Pakistan will take the talks forward at their own pace, ability, and character. Talks combined with cricket diplomacy, people-to-people ties and optimism can help make it a success,” he added.
Home Secretary G.K. Pillai and his Pakistani counterpart Qamar Zamam met here Monday-Tuesday to discuss issues counter-terrorism, visa regime and other issues.
