US support Pak-India direct talks: State Dept

The State Department restated its support for direct talks between Pakistan and India, emphasising that the two neighbours, not the US, should decide on the parameters of those discussions.
In answer to a question about recent discussions between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding the latter’s win of a third term as prime minister, State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller made this statement.
“We cherish our significant partnerships with Pakistan and India. As we’ve stated, we’re in favour of direct talks between Pakistan and India, but those two nations, not us, should choose the tone, scope, and speed of those talks,” Miller added.