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Pakistan government striking a deal with the Taliban in Swat valley and neighbouring areas, India and the US on Monday discussed the danger posed by the militia and agreed to intensify efforts to combat the "common" regional threat of terrorism.

US special representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke held talks with External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and underlined that that Taliban operating out of Swat region posed a "direct threat" to India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Although New Delhi did not publicly comment on "internal developments" in Pakistan, officials who did not wish to be named said India agreed with the US perception that such developments have the potential to impact the security of neighbouring countries as well.