Concerned over Pak terror groups extending capabilities: Tillerson

October 25, 2017 14:52

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Wednesday expressed concern over the stability and security of Pakistan government in case terror groups extend capabilities.

Tillerson, who met Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj in the morning in New Delhi, was addressing the media.

Among other points he made during the media interaction were:

-US backs India's emergence as leading power and will continue to help Indian capabilities in providing security for the region.

-Looking forward to discussing deals for F16 and F18 fighter jets with India.

-India is crucial to US-Afghanistan strategy, we are looking at strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

-Ready to provide best technology for India's military modernisation.

-Terror havens will not be tolerated.

Swaraj said any country backing terrorism must be made responsible, as America's South Asia policy can succeed only when Pakistan acts on terror groups.

She also expressed concerned over attacks in Afghanistan, and said Pakistan must act against terror groups.

She said she raised the H1B visa issue and requested Secretary of State Tillerson not to take action that may adversely impact Indians.

Tillerson is slated to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the afternoon.

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