No decision yet on Modi, Sharif meeting in US: Swaraj

Blames Pakistan for derailing talks, by having a dialogue with Kashmiri separatists despite warning from Indian govt

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said the government was yet to decide if Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif in the US during the United Nations (UN) General Assembly meeting later this month.

On India cancelling foreign secretary talks with Pakistan set to take place last month, the minister said Pakistan had derailed the discussions.

"I do not know why their high commissioner decided to meet the separatists and derail the talks." Swaraj told reporters here during her first news conference after assuming office.

She added the Indian government will never encourage talks with Pakistan's army or Inter-Services Intelligence.

"There is no full stop in diplomacy. There is comma or semicolon but never a full stop."

On ceasefire violations by Pakistan and China, Swaraj said the two Director-Generals of Military Operations were in regular talks over the phone. "If required, they could explore options to meet to resolve the matter."

On Modi's meeting with US President Barack Obama on September 30, Swaraj said the government will repeat its stand on the nuclear liability law by which suppliers will have liability in case of disaster.

India and the US had signed the Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement in 2005. But it has remained non-operational.

She said the government will raise the issue of considering India's claim for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, which might happen in 2015 when it expands. The G4 is expected to meet on the sidelines of the UN meeting and discuss the issue.

Swaraj said that during the visit, Modi and his team will also take up immigration overhaul undertaken by the US. She said this will top the agenda when Modi meets Obama.