On Terrorism, Kamala Harris Brought Up Pakistan's Role At Meet With PM

According to Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Kamala Harris agreed that India had been a victim of terrorism for several decades and that there was "a need to rein in, and closely monitor, Pakistan's support for such terrorist groups".

US Vice President Kamala Harris, in her first meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, brought up Pakistan's role in terrorism and asked Islamabad to take action so it does not impact America and India's security.

According to Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Kamala Harris agreed that India had been a victim of terrorism for several decades and that there was "a need to rein in, and closely monitor, Pakistan's support for such terrorist groups".

The Prime Minister had an hour-long meeting Thursday at the White House with Kamala Harris, who has Indian roots. The discussions focused on cementing the Indo-US strategic partnership and global issues of common interest, including threats to democracy, Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific.

"When the issue of terrorism came up, the Vice President suo motu referred to Pakistan's role in that regard (of terrorism)," the Foreign Secretary told reporters when asked if Pakistan's role in terrorism came up.