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Pakistan should be isolated globally: Sushma Swaraj

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The US secretary of state Rex Tillerson interacted with Indian leadership on Wednesday as Washington and New Delhi set to expand their strategic ties in South Asia and Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean region. Tillerson and Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday issued joint press statements in Delhi.

While addressing media, Swaraj said,''Happy to inform that our defence and strategic relations have deepened after PM's US visit.''

US, India stand shoulder to shoulder against terror: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

''"The recent attacks in Afghanistan are proof that safe havens and supporters of terrorism are active. Pakistan needs to act on this. President Trump's policy on terrorism can only succeed when Pakistan takes action on terror groups," she said.

The minister also said that India, USA, Afghanistan trilateral meeting will be held in December.

''We also discussed the important contribution of Indians working in the USA on H1B visa,'' said Swaraj after meeting with Rex Tillerson.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that US and India are natural allies and that they stand shoulder to shoulder against terror.

Asked if India is ready to cut diplomatic ties with North Korea, Swaraj said trade relations with Pyongyang are at a minimum, but it is important to continue having an embassy in North Korea.

Swaraj also said that Pakistan should be isolated globally.

Tillerson is visiting India after he made a trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan. This visit comes after the US government announced a new Afghan policy in August, envisaging greater role for India while faulting Pakistan for not walking the talk on reining in terror outfits. But the Trump administration mellowed its position after Pakistan authorities rescued a US-Canadian couple this month. Though the previous US administrations also talked tough on Pakistan, it did not yield much result as Islamabad remained a key ally of Washington in the region.

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