India and the United States are continuing their talks to resolve the standoff over the mistreatment of diplomat Devyani Khobragade in New York. External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has said that the two sides are in conversation at different levels and the talks over the issue should be allowed to come to its logical conclusion.

Talking to the media on the sidelines of an event organised by FICCI in New Delhi yesterday Khurshid said, by arresting the senior diplomat, the channels of communication got interrupted, which is a matter of concern.

State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki said Secretary of State John Kerry is planning to call Khurshid soon to discuss the issue to find a way forward. She said Kerry tried to reach out to Khurshid earlier but he could not do so as Parliament was in session and Salman Khurshid was not available at the time. But, she said Kerry looks forward to speaking with him soon when both sides can align the two schedules up.

Pesky said Washington fully agrees on the importance to preserve and protect the partnership between the two countries So, the two sides will continue the discussions through diplomatic channels and private conversations.