US Backs Direct Dialogue Between India, Pakistan Amid Shehbaz's Overtures

The United States on Wednesday reiterated its long-standing position on India-Pakistan relations in the wake of recent overtures by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aimed at addressing frayed bilateral ties between the two countries.

“As we have long said, we support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on issues of concern. That has long been our position," State DepartmentState DepartmentState Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said during a press conference.

Miller was responding to a question put forward by a Pakistani journalist who had asked for a comment on Shehbaz Sharif’s recent statement where he purportedly said the country is ready to talk to India on bilateral problems if India is willing to address serious matters.