US Wants More Influence Over Pakistan: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has remarked Washington's growing ties with Pakistan could provide it more influence over the decisions Islamabad makes on a range of problems.

Key points

• Foreign Ministry Clarifies Reports of Dar and Rubio Exchanging Iran Nuclear Info.
• Earlier, the Foreign Office had additionally clarified reports concerning Dar and Rubio exchanging Iran nuclear information.
• He was asked how the US would assure India that its closer ties with Pakistan would not hurt India's fight against terrorism.
• The comments come as engagement between Islamabad and Washington has grown this year, including discussions on US investment in Pakistan's AI sector.
• "In no way does the relationship with Pakistan come at the expense of our relationship with India, " he continued.

Rubio created the remarks in a joint interview with India Today, recorded on October 22 at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai alongside US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. The US State Department has published the full transcript. US Wants Pakistan Like India Wants Iran.

"So, our relationship with Pakistan is not new. And I think it's just developed in a way that allows us to have hopefully more influence over the decisions they create on a variety of topics, " Rubio stated.

He explained that the US needs relations with as plenty of countries as feasible since of its global presence and interests.

Meanwhile, a short clip of the influence remark is now circulating widely on social media. Role During India-Pakistan Tensions.

Rubio additionally spoke concerning Washington's role during last year's India-Pakistan encounter. He remarked the US employed its long-standing ties with India, and its relationship with Pakistan. It he noted has improved over the last few years, to stop the situation from turning into a wider conflict.

"We'd prefer not to see war, " Rubio remarked, adding that the US would rather see both countries partner in business and commerce.

In practice, the comments come as engagement between Islamabad and Washington has grown this year, including discussions on US investment in Pakistan's AI sector.

Earlier, the Foreign Office had additionally clarified reports concerning Dar and Rubio exchanging Iran nuclear information. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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