U.S.-Pakistan relations don’t come at expense of India, Rubio says
- Published- October 26, 2025: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, `I don't think anything we're doing with Pakistan comes at the expense of our relationship or friendship with India, which is deep, historic, and important,` Rubio added.
- Following the May clashes, U.S.-Pakistan ties have strengthened after President Donald Trump's meeting with Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, despite ongoing tensions with India over tariffs and a 25 per cent levy on Russian oil.
- Speaking to reporters en route to Qatar, Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, said it's part of a mature, pragmatic foreign policy and noted India-US reciprocal relationships.
- Rubio is set to meet S. Jaishankar in Kuala Lumpur on Monday , as President Trump highlights a close relationship with Pakistan.
- Rubio noted New Delhi has expressed interest in diversifying crude oil procurement, while the US urged India to stop buying Russian energy due to concerns over funding Moscow's war.
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"US Seeks Closer Ties With Pak, But Not At India's Expense": Marco Rubio
The US sees an opportunity to expand its strategic relationship with Pakistan but it will not be at the expense of its historic and important ties with India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has...
US sees opportunity to cement bilateral strategic ties with Pakistan: Rubio
The United States sees an opportunity to strengthen its strategic relationship with Pakistan as part of a broader, pragmatic foreign policy approach, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during a press briefing. Responding to questions about possible Indian concerns over Washington’s renewed diplomatic outreach to Islamabad, Rubio said New Delhi understands that the US must engage with multiple partners to pursue common interests. “We see an o…
US deepening ties with Pak won't come at cost of India relations: Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasises the US commitment to strengthening ties with both India and Pakistan without compromising historic relations. He highlights the strategic balance Washington seeks amid evolving regional dynamics.
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