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India cautions US on growing closeness with Pakistan, warns of impact on ties
✍️ Times of India
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:47 AM
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India’s External Affairs Minister warned that the United States’ increasing engagement with Pakistan could strain Indo‑US relations, citing a lack of empathy on India’s terror concerns.
India’s External Affairs Minister publicly cautioned Washington that its deepening ties with Pakistan may have repercussions for the broader Indo‑US relationship. The minister emphasized that the United States appears to lack empathy regarding India’s concerns over cross‑border terrorism.
In remarks made at a press briefing, the minister said that any perceived favoritism towards Pakistan on security matters could undermine the trust that underpins bilateral cooperation. He urged the United States to consider India’s perspective when shaping its regional policy.
The warning comes amid heightened security sensitivities in South Asia, where both nations have been navigating complex diplomatic engagements. No immediate comment was recorded from U.S. officials on the statement.
In remarks made at a press briefing, the minister said that any perceived favoritism towards Pakistan on security matters could undermine the trust that underpins bilateral cooperation. He urged the United States to consider India’s perspective when shaping its regional policy.
The warning comes amid heightened security sensitivities in South Asia, where both nations have been navigating complex diplomatic engagements. No immediate comment was recorded from U.S. officials on the statement.