New York, September 28: Amid concerns over surge in terrorism and instability in Afghanistan, the US and India have agreed to “keep in close touch” about developments in the war-torn nation as Washington appreciated New Delhi’s efforts in the country’s development sector.
During a bilateral meeting between Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton here, India and US also agreed to embark on a road of “triangular cooperation” in Afghanistan.
According to Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao, who accompanied Krishna for the bilateral with Clinton yesterday, both countries felt the “need to keep in close touch about developments in Afghanistan because they share the same goals and concerns” in combating terrorism and securing stability.
–Agencies