New Delhi: India on September 27 made it clear to the US that Pakistan's continuing support to terrorism would remain an obstacle to any resumption of Indo-Pak dialogue.

This was conveyed by Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal to visiting US Assistant Secretary of State Christina Rocca when they had a detailed exchange of views on Indo-Pak relations, particularly in the backdrop of the ongoing elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

In this context, it was stressed that the recent terrorist attack at Gandhinagar was a matter of serious concern.

New Delhi has maintained that Pakistan has to take visible steps to permanently end infiltration and cross-border terrorism to help create a conducive atmosphere for resumption of dialogue.

During the meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, the situation in Afghanistan was also discussed. The Foreign Secretary briefed Rocca on his visit to Afghanistan on September 26 where he met President Hamid Karzai, Vice President and Defence Minister Fahim and Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah.

Rocca also outlined the thrust of US policies towards Afghanistan. The discussion was marked by openness on both sides, an External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said.

Rocca was accompanied by US Ambassador to India Robert Blackwill while the Indian side included Jayant Prasad Joint Secretary in the External Affairs Ministry.

PTI