New York/Washington: The United States stands strong with India against terrorism, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi “has our full support”, the State Department said, underlining that Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges India and Pakistan to work towards a responsible resolution that maintains long-term peace and regional stability in South Asia.
State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said at a press briefing Thursday that Washington is “monitoring closely” the situation between India and Pakistan amid rising tensions.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke separately with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday.
Bruce confirmed that the Trump administration remains in constant communication with the governments of both countries, following the escalation in tensions after the attack.
“We are monitoring the situation closely. Yesterday, the Secretary spoke with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. As President Donald Trump conveyed to Prime Minister Modi last week, the United States stands strong with India against terrorism, and Prime Minister Modi has our full support,” Bruce said on Thursday.
She also cited a readout of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s conversations held on Thursday with key leaders in New Delhi and Islamabad, underscoring the importance of regional stability and the US’s continuing role in diplomacy in South Asia.
The Pahalgam attack has drawn strong reactions from the international community, with the United States emerging as one of India’s most vocal supporters amid growing concerns over cross-border terrorism.
India has implemented a series of measures against Pakistan in response to its backing of cross-border terrorism. These include suspending the Indus Water Treaty, shutting down the Integrated Check Post at Attari, and deciding to reduce the strength of High Commissions.
Moreover, the government has granted the armed forces full operational freedom to determine the appropriate response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The Indian Army has already responded effectively to unprovoked small arms fire by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control.
