US Ties with India, Pakistan ‘Remain Unchanged,’ Says State Department
Washington, Aug 13: State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce reaffirmed on Tuesday that the United States’ relationship with both India and Pakistan “remains unchanged,” stressing that American diplomats are committed to engaging with both nations.
Her comments followed remarks by Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asim Munir in Florida, where he reportedly warned that Pakistan could use nuclear weapons against India in the event of an existential threat.
At a press briefing, Bruce recalled the recent India–Pakistan conflict, noting that it could have escalated into something “quite horrible” without swift US intervention. She credited Vice President JD Vance, President Donald Trump, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for helping de-escalate tensions, calling it “a proud moment” for American diplomacy.
Bruce also highlighted ongoing cooperation with Islamabad, pointing to Tuesday’s US–Pakistan counter-terrorism dialogue in which both sides reaffirmed their commitment to combat terrorism “in all its forms and manifestations” and discussed ways to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts.
“For the region and for the world, the US working with both those nations is good news and will promote a future that’s beneficial,” she said.
Munir’s trip marks his second US visit in less than two months, following a private luncheon with Trump in June. He arrived in Washington on Sunday for high-level meetings with senior US political and military leaders.
