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It also said Pakistan taking "continued and irreversible" strides against terrorism is key to a successful dialogue with India
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BUSINESS STANDARD Kashmir is issue between India-Pak; US prepared to help talks: State Dept It also said Pakistan taking "continued and irreversible" strides against terrorism is key to a successful dialogue with India The Trump administration has launched a damage control exercise after the President's comments about intercession on Kashmir, with the State Department on Tuesday saying it was a
"reciprocal" issue among India and Pakistan, and the US "welcomes" the two countries "plunking down" for talks. It additionally said Pakistan taking "supported and irreversible" steps against terrorism is key to a successful dialogue with India. While Kashmir is a two-sided issue for both parties to discuss, the Trump administration invites Pakistan and India plunking down and the United States stands ready to assist," a State Department spokesperson told PTI in response to a question if Trump's remarks reflect a change in the country's policy on Kashmir. India has effectively rejected Trump's claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought his intercession on the Kashmir issue. Read More