New Delhi: John Bolton US National Security Adviser had telephoned his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval and told him that Washington 'supports' India's right to self-defence "against cross border terrorism".
Both NSAs have resolved to hold Pakistan accountable for its obligations under UN resolutions and to remove all the obstacles to designating JeM leader Masood Azhar as a global terrorist under the UN Security Council Resolution 1267 Committee process.
"National Security Advisor Ajit Doval had a telephone call with his US counterpart Ambassador John Bolton on the evening of February 15. The call was initiated by the US side to express condolences and outrage over the Pulwama attack by Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM)", said an MEA statement. "Ambassador Bolton supported India's right to self-defence against cross-border terrorism" the statement said.
The US NSA has offered "all assistance" to India to bring the perpetrators and backers of the attack promptly to justice. Whereas Mr Doval has appreciated US support. "The two NSAs vowed to work together to ensure that Pakistan cease to be a safe haven for JeM and terrorist groups that target India, the US and others in the region", the statement has firmly asserted.