US Claims Strong Ties with India, Pakistan

The United States maintains a “good” relationship with both India and Pakistan, according to US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, who highlighted the commitment of American diplomats to fostering ties with both nations. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, Bruce underscored that the US’s engagement with both countries benefits the region and the world, promoting a stable and prosperous future.

Bruce’s remarks came in response to questions about potential increases in US assistance to Pakistan, particularly in arms sales, following Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir’s recent meeting with President Donald Trump. The query also raised concerns about whether this engagement could strain Trump’s relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bruce dismissed such concerns, stating, “Our relationship with both nations is as it has been, which is good. Having a President who knows everyone and talks to everyone helps bring differences together.”

Referencing the May conflict between India and Pakistan, Bruce claimed US leaders played a pivotal role in de-escalation. “There was immediate concern and movement from Vice President JD Vance, President Trump, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address the situation,” she said, describing diplomatic efforts to halt attacks and foster lasting peace. However, India’s Ministry of External Affairs has maintained that the ceasefire was achieved through direct military-to-military talks without US mediation.

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Bruce also highlighted recent US-Pakistan counterterrorism talks in Islamabad, where both nations reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism. “The US and Pakistan discussed ways to enhance cooperation against terrorist threats,” she noted, citing the dialogue as evidence of constructive engagement. She added that US efforts with both India and Pakistan aim to ensure regional stability.

In a related development, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in an interview on ‘Sid and Friends in the Morning’ on Tuesday, credited Trump’s leadership for resolving multiple global conflicts. “President Trump wants to be the President of peace,” Rubio said, citing peace agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Cambodia and Thailand, Israel and Iran, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt and Ethiopia, Serbia and Kosovo, and India and Pakistan. The US’s role in these deals, Rubio argued, reflects Trump’s proactive approach to diplomacy.

Tensions have risen recently due to Trump’s imposition of 50% tariffs on Indian goods, including a 25% levy on India’s Russian oil purchases, prompting India to label the move “unjustified.” As Modi prepares to address the UNGA on September 26, discussions with Trump may address these trade disputes, with diplomats working to maintain the “good” bilateral ties Bruce emphasized.

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