America
Trump's deal-making skill to resolve Kashmir issue: Pence
Washington, Dec 6: US Vice President-elect Mike Pence has stated that Donald Trump could use his "extraordinary deal-making skills" to reduce tensions around the world and resolve problems, including the Kashmir issue.
Dunya News cited Pence as saying in an interview with the NBC Newsthat the new US administration intends to be "fully engaged" in South Asia and with India and Pakistan on issues such as Kashmir to promote peace and security in the region.
"I think in president-elect Donald Trump you've got someone, who is prepared to advance America's interests here at home, to rebuild this economy, to fight for American jobs," he said.
"But I think you're also going to see an energetic leadership in the world, prepared to engage and to look for ways that he can bring those extraordinary deal-making skills to bear on lessening tensions and solving problems in the world," he added.
Referring to recent tensions between India and Pakistan, Pence said Trump wanted to make sure that both countries "know that when this administration takes office, that we intend to be fully engaged in the region and fully engaged with both nations to advance peace and security".
Pence further said there had "been great tension between India and Pakistan in recent days. It's resulted in violence along the Kashmir region".
During his conversations with leaders of India and Pakistan, Trump had expressed "a desire for continued US engagement on building the relationship with both of those countries".
1 hour ago
Lady Gaga: Joaquin was able to put heart into something not everyone could have done
1 hour ago
Vir Das wants Indian wear for International Emmys, calls for budding designers
1 hour ago
Siddhant Chaturvedi: I'm a big foodie
1 hour ago
'Fighter's' original script had Karan Singh Grover and not Akshay Oberoi facing a tragic demise
1 hour ago
Microsoft to reopen meltdown nuclear plant for AI energy needs
1 hour ago
SpiceJet QIP: Board okays 48.7 cr share allotment to raise Rs 3,000 cr
1 hour ago
Market outlook: Futures and options expiry, FII data and global cues key factors next week
1 hour ago
India, US to 'unlock' $1 billion to catalyse India's clean energy supply chain
5 hours ago
Quad nations to align their coast guards in new initiative
8 hours ago
PM Modi receives grand welcome from Indian community on arrival in US
8 hours ago
India, US closer than any time in history, says Biden after meeting PM Modi
8 hours ago
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Biden, discusses global, regional issues: MEA
8 hours ago
PM Modi, Biden say Quad 'is here to stay'