Washington hopeful of reduced tensions between Pakistan, India: Trump

Washington hopeful of reduced tensions between Pakistan, India: Trump

Mumbai (Web Desk): US President Donald Trump has said that Washington is hopeful of “reduced tensions and greater stability” between Pakistan and India.

“Our relationship with Pakistan is a very good one,” said Trump, who arrived in India on his maiden visit to the country. “We are hopeful for reduced tensions, greater stability and the future of harmony for all of the nations of South Asia,” he added.

Trump has also vowed to boost trade ties between the United States and India, and said the United States was prepared to supply India with defence equipment ranging from drones to helicopters and missile systems.

We look forward to providing the “best and most feared military equipment” to India, said Trump.

Trump said he looked forward to expanding space cooperation between the two nations, and said both sides were at the early stages of reaching an “incredible” trade agreement.