Modi, Obama likely to discuss Pakistan on NSG meet sidelines

June 06, 2016 16:02

A senior US lawmaker has said that there is every likelihood that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama would discuss ongoing developments in Pakistan and their impact on India and the larger South Asian region on the sidelines of the Nuclear Suppliers Group meeting scheduled to be held in Washington this week.

At a congressional hearing last week, ranking Democratic Senator Ben Cardin hoped that Prime Minister Modi's visit would also pave the way for greater understanding of Washington's position on Pakistan.

"And, clearly, Pakistan is going to be in the discussions. How do we advance the regional security, and how do we handle what India can do in regards to the Pakistan relationship?" Senator Cardin asked.

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