As part of efforts to drum up international pressure for nailing Islamabad's lies, Home Minister P Chidambaram will travel to the US next week armed with evidence about involvement of Pakistan-based terrorists in the Mumbai attacks.
"I will be going to the US next week. The dates are being finalised," Chidambaram said.
Asked about his mission, he said the Ministry of External Affairs has prepared dossiers on evidence relating to Mumbai attacks and he would discuss them with his interlocutors in Washington. Details are being finalised, Chidambaram said.
The Home Minister is expected to meet US Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and possibly Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. A meeting with members of transition team of President-elect Barack Obama is also likely.
Chidambaram's discussions with American leaders could cover a broad ambit including the steps taken by the Bush Administration in the aftermath of 9/11 attacks after a lot of critical self-appraisal.
US Ambassador to India David C Mulford today met Chidambaram, apparently to tie up details regarding his visit.
