Noting that there is a common interest between India and the US in trying to bring peace and stability in Pakistan and Afghanistan, he said there are some specific issues, which relate bilaterally between India and Pakistan including Kashmir.

"On Kashmir, as I stated previously, we are not looking for mediation role," he asserted and added that that is for India and Pakistan to address on their own.

"In relation to issues of terrorism, I can assure you that was discussed both in India and Pakistan. We feel that both countries, India and Pakistan are committed to combating terrorism and we just need to ensure that attacks like what happened in Mumbai do not reoccur," Hammer said.

"I think those points were made loud and clear during our visit there - our concerns about the security situation in the region and in working together to avert any kind of terrorist act or activities," Hammer said.

The spokesman said the United States would welcome any measures that each country can take to ease tensions and to improve the dialogue between the two countries.

"It is important for the security and stability of the region that India and Pakistan overcome some of the historical difficulties and tensions that we have seen in the past," Hammer said.