US State Department makes a surprise offer to both Pakistan and India

US State Department makes a surprise offer to both Pakistan and India

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price on Tuesday said that the USA isready to assist Pakistan and India to sort out their differences for thebetterment of two neighboring countries in the South Asia region.

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters at his daily newsconference that a constructive dialogue between Pakistan and India is forthe betterment of the people.

The US spokesperson said they have a global strategic partnership withIndia and a deep partnership with Pakistan and these relationships in theirmind are not zero-sum.

On a query, Ned Price said they do not view both countries in relation toone another as each of them is indispensable to the US and to the promotionand the pursuit of the shared goals with Pakistan and India.

He further stated that the USA don’t want to see a verbal conflict betweenIndia and Pakistan because they have partnerships with both nations.

Ned Price added that the USA would like to see Pakistan and India engage inconstructive and productive dialogue as it believes that is for the benefitof the people of Pakistan and India.

He said there are issues between India and Pakistan that need to beaddressed and as a partner to both countries, the USA is prepared to help.