US Reaffirms Balanced Ties with India and Pakistan After Asim Munir’s Washington Visit

Following Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir’s visit to Washington, the US reaffirmed its relationships with both India and Pakistan remain “unchanged” and “good.” State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stressed balanced diplomacy, recalled past conflict de-escalation efforts, and highlighted recent US-Pakistan counter-terrorism talks aimed at enhancing cooperation against terrorist threats in the region.

The United States has reiterated that its relationships with both India and Pakistan remain unchanged, following Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir’s second visit to Washington in under two months. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce emphasised that US diplomats are committed to maintaining good relations with both nations, rejecting any suggestion that closer engagement with Islamabad would come at the expense of ties with New Delhi.

Addressing media questions about Munir’s meetings with President Donald Trump and senior US officials, Bruce recalled past tensions between India and Pakistan, noting that American leaders, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, had moved quickly to address potential escalation during a previous conflict.

Bruce also pointed to the recent US-Pakistan counter-terrorism dialogue in Islamabad, where both countries reaffirmed their joint commitment to combat terrorism “in all its forms and manifestations” and discussed ways to enhance cooperation against terrorist threats.

“For the region and for the world, the US working with both those nations is good news and will promote a future that’s beneficial,” she said.

Munir’s latest trip to Washington began on Sunday and included a series of high-level meetings with political and military leaders. His previous visit in June featured a private luncheon with President Trump, underlining the renewed engagement between Pakistan’s military leadership and the United States.

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The reaffirmation of Washington’s balanced approach comes at a time of ongoing strategic interest in South Asia, where US policy has long sought to maintain functional ties with both regional powers despite their deep-seated rivalry.