Date:16/04/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/04/16/stories/2008041658310100.htm

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U.S. to support Pakistan’s peace efforts with India

Washington: The United States has said that it will support Pakistan’s efforts to reduce tensions and reconcile with India seizing on the “unique opportunity” to foster lasting security of a “troubled region” of vital interest to it.

“The United States will support Pakistan’s efforts to develop fruitful links with its neighbours and with the community of responsible nations,” Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said, accepting her first honorary degree at Air University, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base in her home State of Alabama on Monday. — PTI