US continues to encourage Pak to investigate Mumbai attacks

When asked about last weeks meeting between the Indian Minister of External Affairs,S M Krishna,and his Pakistani counterpart Makhdoom Qureshi,Crowley said: 8220;I think we certainly encourage a dialogue between India and Pakistan,two very important countries to the United States.8221;

Crowley said the Obama Administration understands clearly the importance of Afghanistan,the importance of Pakistan,the importance of India,and the interaction among those countries.

8220;We have a strategic relationship that is emerging with India. We have a vitally important relationship with Pakistan,are working hard to help Pakistan address the issue of extremism within its borders,and we are likewise very concerned about the cross-border activity between Pakistan and Afghanistan,8221; he said.