US asks India, Pakistan to engage in talks to reduce tensions
World | August 24, 2017 9:21 ISTUS has asked India and Pakistan to continue to engage in direct talks aimed at reducing tensions between the two countries.
US has asked India and Pakistan to continue to engage in direct talks aimed at reducing tensions between the two countries.
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