Washington: Asserting that Pakistan remains the "epicentre of terror", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said expectations have to be "toned down" over his meeting with Nawaz Sharif on Sunday.
"I look forward to meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif even though the expectations have to be toned down given the terror arm which is still active in our sub-continent," Dr Singh told reporters in the Oval Office after he met US President Barack Obama.
The strong words relating to Pakistan come against the grim backdrop of the twin terror strikes near Jammu yesterday, in which 10 people were killed, and strident calls back home to call off the meeting.
Since winning an election in May, Mr Sharif has been vocal in his desire for better relations with India, but the recent flare-ups have overshadowed the prospects.
Dr Singh, on his talks with the US President, said, "We discussed the situation in the region, including Afghanistan and Pakistan. I explained to President Obama the difficulties that we face given the fact that the epicentre of terror still remains focussed in Pakistan.
President Barack Obama welcomed Dr Singh, calling him a friend and partner. He said India continues to suffer from terrorism and the US and India have a shared interest in reducing tensions with Pakistan.
The meeting between Dr Singh and Obama comes amid concerns the close partnership between the US and India has stagnated in recent years.
Since winning an election in May, Mr Sharif has been vocal in his desire for better relations with India, but the recent flare-ups have overshadowed the prospects.
Dr Singh, on his talks with the US President, said, "We discussed the situation in the region, including Afghanistan and Pakistan. I explained to President Obama the difficulties that we face given the fact that the epicentre of terror still remains focussed in Pakistan.
President Barack Obama welcomed Dr Singh, calling him a friend and partner. He said India continues to suffer from terrorism and the US and India have a shared interest in reducing tensions with Pakistan.
The meeting between Dr Singh and Obama comes amid concerns the close partnership between the US and India has stagnated in recent years.
Dr Singh, on his talks with the US President, said, "We discussed the situation in the region, including Afghanistan and Pakistan. I explained to President Obama the difficulties that we face given the fact that the epicentre of terror still remains focussed in Pakistan.
President Barack Obama welcomed Dr Singh, calling him a friend and partner. He said India continues to suffer from terrorism and the US and India have a shared interest in reducing tensions with Pakistan.
The meeting between Dr Singh and Obama comes amid concerns the close partnership between the US and India has stagnated in recent years.
President Barack Obama welcomed Dr Singh, calling him a friend and partner. He said India continues to suffer from terrorism and the US and India have a shared interest in reducing tensions with Pakistan.
The meeting between Dr Singh and Obama comes amid concerns the close partnership between the US and India has stagnated in recent years.
The meeting between Dr Singh and Obama comes amid concerns the close partnership between the US and India has stagnated in recent years.
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