US wants 'greater' Af-Pak dialogue
December 04, 2012 11:14
Welcoming the recent "positive" talks between the Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan and Pakistan, the United States has highlighted the need for "greater dialogue" between the two countries.
"We've welcomed that kind of cooperation. We want to see greater dialogue between them," State Department spokesman Mark Toner said.
"Obviously our role, as well as Pakistan's role, is the same. We want to see an Afghan-led reconciliation process. I think that we would view any kind of dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistan that furthers that ultimate goal to be very positive," he said.
The US wants to play a facilitative role in this process, Toner said in response to a question. His remarks came days after Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and her Afghan counterpart Zalmai Rassoul held talks in Islamabad.
"We've welcomed that kind of cooperation. We want to see greater dialogue between them," State Department spokesman Mark Toner said.
"Obviously our role, as well as Pakistan's role, is the same. We want to see an Afghan-led reconciliation process. I think that we would view any kind of dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistan that furthers that ultimate goal to be very positive," he said.
The US wants to play a facilitative role in this process, Toner said in response to a question. His remarks came days after Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and her Afghan counterpart Zalmai Rassoul held talks in Islamabad.
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