US national security advisor calls Ajit Doval, condemns Uri terror attack

Susan Rice told Doval that White House expects Pakistan to take effective action to combat and delegitimise UN-designated terrorist groups.

Washington

: US National Security Advisor Susan Rice called her Indian counterpart Ajit Doval and condemned the Uri terrorist attack saying the White House expects Pakistan to take -"effective action to combat and delegitimise-" UN-designated terrorist groups.

-"Ambassador Rice reiterated our expectation that Pakistan take effective action to combat and delegitimise United Nations-designated terrorist individuals and entities, including Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Muhammad, and their affiliates,-" Spokesperson of National Security Council Ned Price said.

In the telephonic conversation with Doval, the first after Uri-terrorist attack, Susan strongly condemned the September 18 cross-border attack on the Indian Army Brigade headquarters and offered condolences to the victims and their families.

-"He affirmed President Obama's commitment to redouble our efforts to bring to justice the perpetrators of terrorism throughout the world,-" Price said.

-"Ambassador Rice discussed our shared commitment with India to pursue regional peace and stability and pledged to deepen collaboration on counter-terrorism matters including on UN terrorist designations,-" Price added.