In favour of constructive dialogue, diplomacy between India, Pak: US
The United States supports a constructive dialogue and meaningful conversation between India and Pakistan, the Biden administration said Thursday reiterating that it's for New Delhi and Islamabad to decide on the nature of that dialogue.
The US is ready to play its role if they agree, it added.
State Department Spokesperson Ned Price, in response to a question, refused any meditating role for the US for talks between India and Pakistan.
"Because these are decisions for the countries themselves. If they agree on a particular role for the United States, the United States is prepared to, as a partner to both countries, support that process in any way that we responsibly can, Price told reporters at a news conference.
"Analysts believe that the United States has the power and authority to mediate between the two partners. Pakistan and India are partners of yours, so why don't you just mediate? he was asked.
"Ultimately, it is not for the United States to determine the modalities or th