Washington: State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that the United States’ relationship with both Pakistan and India “remains unchanged,” emphasizing that diplomats remain committed to maintaining strong ties with both nations.
Her remarks followed comments by Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir in Florida, where he reportedly warned that Pakistan could use nuclear weapons against India and “half the world” if faced with an existential threat.
During a State Department briefing, Bruce recalled the tense period during the conflict between Pakistan and India, saying, “We had an experience with Pakistan and India when a conflict nearly escalated into something quite disastrous. Immediate concern and action were taken by Vice President JD Vance, President Donald Trump, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address the situation.”
She highlighted the success of diplomatic efforts in preventing further escalation: “We described the nature of the phone calls and the work we did to halt attacks, bringing both parties together to forge a lasting solution. It’s a proud moment that Secretary Rubio, Vice President Vance, and our nation’s top leaders were involved in averting that potential catastrophe.”
Bruce reiterated that the US relationship with both India and Pakistan “remains unchanged and positive,” emphasizing the ongoing commitment of US diplomats to both countries.
She also pointed to the recent US-Pakistan counter-terrorism dialogue held in Islamabad on Tuesday, affirming, “The United States and Pakistan reaffirmed their shared commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms during the latest round of talks. Both sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation to counter terrorist threats.”
“For the region and the world, the US working closely with both nations is encouraging and will help promote a beneficial future,” she added.
Notably, General Munir is visiting the US for the second time in less than two months. This visit follows a private luncheon with former President Trump in June. Munir arrived in Washington on Sunday for a series of high-level meetings with US political and military leaders.
