The US will watch Pakistan's choices on President Donald Trump's new Afghan and South Asia strategy to address the menace of terrorism, Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has said.<br/><br/>At the same time, Mr. Mattis also praised India's commitment towards the development in Afghanistan.<br/>'<br/>Mr. Mattis, who was in India before arriving in Kabul, said the South Asia strategy announced by the president in August was an opportunity for Pakistan. Mr. Mattis informed media at a joint news conference with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani that he agrees with Afghanistan President that this<br/>South Asia strategy and this renewed commitment is an opportunity for Pakistan. <br/><br/>Mr. Mattis said that the United States would 'watch' Islamabad's choices. Mr. Ghani echoed Mr. Mattis' views.