US Balances India, Pakistan Relations as Secretary Rubio Meets Jaishankar
The US is navigating its relationships in South Asia, balancing its strategic alliance with India while seeking to expand ties with Pakistan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, with India expressing interest in diversifying its oil portfolio, potentially including US imports.
The Biden administration is managing a delicate balance in the region, courting Pakistan for counterterrorism cooperation while investing in a US-India strategic and economic alliance. The US acknowledges India's concerns over its renewed engagement with Pakistan, insisting it won't jeopardize its alliance with India in the process. Despite heightened regional sensitivities following a military flare-up between India and Pakistan in May, the US is having relations with a lot of different countries in the region, including Pakistan and India. The US sees an opportunity to expand its strategic relationship with Pakistan, seeking to deepen ties with the country.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on October 27 will discuss various aspects of the US-India relationship, including potential US oil imports. Meanwhile, the US continues to manage its complex relationships in South Asia, balancing its strategic alliances and seeking to expand ties with key players in the region.
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