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India talks matters over with US

India and the United States on Monday held wide-ranging discussions on the developments in Pakistan and US President Bill Clinton's visit to New Delhi, besides steps to base 'a forward-looking relation.'

Two senior US officials -- National Security Council for South Asia Senior Director Bruce Reidel and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matt Daley -- met External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh, National Security Advisor Brajesh Mishra and senior officials of the ministry of external affairs about international issues, the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty and the Pakistan situation.

The sides agreed to stay in touch on the political scenario in Pakistan.

Reidel and Daley also met Foreign Secretary and Joint Secretary (Americas) Alok Prasad.

The CTBT issue figured during the talks and India's position was reiterated in the light of recent developments.

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