Mumbai, Jan. 9 : The US assistant secretary of state for south and central Asian affairs, Richard Boucher, on Friday said the United States of America is attempting to clear misunderstanding between India and Pakistan.

Addressing a news conference at the at the American Centre in Mumbai, Richard Boucher said: "The United States is trying to remove the misunderstanding between Pakistan and India."

According to Richard Boucher, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which is helping Indian intelligence agencies and police in probing the Mumbai terror attack, is investigating the matter.

Richard, however, said that after the strong evidence, we can blame on Pakistan for supporting to terror activities. But he added that Pakistan is also suffering from terrorism.

Richard was visiting Mumbai for first time after 26/11 terror attack here. (ANI)