Antony Blinken Highlights Distinct US Ties with India and Pakistan at HTLS 2026
At the 24th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026, former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken described the US relationship with India as global and fundamentally different from its regional ties with Pakistan. He emphasized the importance of respecting India's right to self-defense and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism. Blinken highlighted the growth of India-US strategic partnership, driven by technology cooperation in areas like semiconductors, AI, and space, while acknowledging India's strategic autonomy and longstanding ties with Russia. He also discussed the need for diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation between India and Pakistan and reflected on US-Pakistan relations shaped by past strategic interests.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 14 Nov, 10:24 am. Other outlets followed.