U.S Defence said India has play key role in Afghanistan

The U.S. defence chief has said that India has an important role to play Afghanistan to Advocating a regional approach there despite historic tensions with Pakistan accentuated by Mumbai terror attacks.

Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Tuesday at a media briefing on U.S. National Security Strategy, a regional approach is critical in Afghanistan and Pakistan

He believes India plays a important role here in his first media interaction after January 20 inauguration of US President Barack Obama. He note down "India has taken significantly positive steps to advance in Afghanistan, has for some period of time,”

Mullen said: "When I talk about a regional approach, I include Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran as well as India. Asked if Pakistan is concerned about India‘s expanding role in Afghanistan, so my relations are not just limited.

He is build strong relations with Pakistan army chief, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, as also Admiral Sureesh Mehta, chairman of India‘s Chiefs of Staff Committee.He adding, Kayani has "got some huge challenges, as does Admiral Mehta in India. I mean, we all have huge challenges."