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US Must Maintain Ties With Pakistan Due To Nukes And Geography: Marco Rubio
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News18•21-10-2026, 11:19
US Must Maintain Ties With Pakistan Due To Nukes And Geography: Marco Rubio
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that America must maintain relations with Pakistan because it possesses nuclear weapons and holds strategic geographical importance.
- •During an exclusive interview with Network18, Rubio explained that conducting foreign policy requires communication even with nations that have differences with Washington.
- •Drawing a parallel, he noted that the Indian government also maintains relations with Iran, similar to how the US needs to engage with Pakistan.
- •Rubio firmly reiterated America's strong opposition to terrorism worldwide and against any state sponsors of terrorism.
Key Questions Answered
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that America must maintain relations with Pakistan because the country possesses nuclear weapons and holds strategic importance from a geographical standpoint.
Rubio drew a parallel by noting that the Indian government similarly has to maintain relations and hold meetings with Iran despite differences, just as the US must communicate with Pakistan.
Rubio clarified that America firmly opposes terrorism anywhere in the world as well as any nations that act as sponsors of terrorism.
