US hails Pakistan over Indian chopper episode

WASHINGTON: United States hailed the move of Pakistani authorities to return Indian helicopter which had violated Pakistani airspace, and termed it as a ‘very good step.’

Replying to a question in a daily press briefing here, US State Department’s spokesman Victoria Nuland said that Pakistan and India have reestablished some hotlines and emergency procedures which was also a good move.

She added that US hoped such moves to continue.