According to US Ambassador Richard Verma, it has been long-standing policy to leave the matter to be decided by the two parties when it comes to issues concerning Kashmir or Balochistan. The US on Tuesday expressed the view that issues concerning Kashmir or Balochistan should be decided by the "two parties involved". Asked about why the US does not raise concern over terrorism originating in Pakistan directed at India, Verma said he would like to "disagree" with the suggestion. Terming counter-terrorism as a "huge issue", he said the US has also been a victim of terrorism just like India. On how can America deal with China s Bid to Block India s NSG membership, Verma said it was a hard-work diplomacy and the US can "get it done".

Source: dna August 23, 2016 12:22 UTC