New Delhi, July 10: US ambassador Robert Blackwill today met Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani and discussed the international political scenario, including Iraq and the fight against global terrorism. After his almost hour-long meeting, Blackwill told reporters that he also discussed the fallout of Advani's recent visit to the United States and Britain.

He said that the DPM had "excellent discussions" with the US leadership, including President George Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell on wide-ranging issues like Iraq, Pakistan and terrorism.
Blackwill said that Advani's visit helped both countries to understand each others' points of view much better.

Bureau Report