BHOPAL-US 2LST

Meanwhile, senior administration officials were quick to
point out that the US has supported India's position at
the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development of
the World Bank.
"We are committed to have a very strong relationship. We
can talk about any range of issues and work them out together
through dialogue and discussion. I believe any of these issues
could be resolved through dialogue," the officials said, but
refrained from making any specific comment on the Union
Carbide issue.
They denied reports that there was any pause in the
relationship between the two countries on any issues,
including Pakistan, Afghanistan or economic issues.
"The Indo-US relationships are in a very good standing.
The ground is very firm. The dialogue (between India and the
US) is going on very well," the officials said.
The David Headley case is the latest example of the close
co-operation between the two countries, they said.
"We are very much supportive of the dialogue with
Pakistan to resolve a variety of issues between two countries
and encouraging India's role in Afghanistan -- the common
goal that we have for the stability and prosperity for that
country," the officials said.
"Internally there is lot going on -- trade and
commerce. Externally we are working on regional stability.
I think there is going to be a lot of opportunity when the
President (Barack Obama) visits India in November to expand on
the relationship," they said. PTI