US wants diplomatic solution to North Korea problem: Mattis

New Delhi Sep 26 (IANS) US wants to resolve the North Korean problem diplomatically visiting Defence Secretary James Mattis said on Tuesday.

Addressing a joint press conference with Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Mattis said he appreciated India s effort along with the international community to increase pressure against North Korea over "its dangerous and destabilising behaviour".

"We maintain the capability to deter North Korea s most dangerous threats but also to back up our diplomats in a manner that keeps this as long as possible in the diplomatic realm " he said in response to a question.

"That is our goal to solve this diplomatically and I believe President (Donald) Trump has been very clear on this issue " he said.

India had condemned the nuclear test conducted by North Korea early in September.

--IANS
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