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Kerry to discuss India-Pakistan tensions with Sharif

Darpan News Desk IANS, 12 Jan, 2015 09:36 AM

US Secretary of State John Kerry, who will arrive here on a two-day official visit Monday evening, will raise with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif the issue of prevailing tense situation between India and Pakistan, Geo News reported.

During his strategic talks with the Pakistani leadership, Kerry will raise the issue of tense situation with India besides exchanging views on Pakistan-Afghanistan ties, the report said citing sources.

Kerry is scheduled to hold meetings with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and advisor to him on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz during this visit.

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