Washington Open To ‘Productive Role’ In Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions
What Happened
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged Pakistan’s concerns that terrorist attacks are originating from Afghanistan and said Washington does not want Pakistan to be targeted by terrorism. He said the US would play a“productive role” if one were available, while noting Washington does not have a close relationship with the Taliban. Rubio’s comments came amid renewed Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions and competing accusations over recent cross-border clashes.
Key Takeaways
Rubio expressed sympathy with Pakistan’s security concerns, but stopped short of announcing any new US security guarantee, military support or concrete intervention against Afghanistan.