Washington (TDI): The United States played a critical role in easing recent tensions between Pakistan and India, according to State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, who described it as a “proud moment” for American diplomacy.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Bruce recounted how senior US officials, including the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State, acted swiftly when the two nuclear-armed neighbors appeared headed toward a dangerous confrontation.
“There was immediate concern, and immediate action was taken at the highest levels to address what was unfolding,” she said, noting that Washington engaged directly with both Islamabad and New Delhi to halt the hostilities.
Bruce recalled that US officials facilitated phone calls and direct outreach in the critical days following the escalation, ultimately persuading both sides to step back and work toward a more lasting understanding.
“It’s a strong example of what our leadership stands for, preventing potential disasters and building a foundation for stability,” she said, adding that ties with both countries remain “good” and constructive.
The spokesperson also highlighted ongoing cooperation with Pakistan, pointing to a recent round of the US–Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue held in Islamabad.
“At the talks, both nations reaffirmed their shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation against such threats,” she noted. “For the region and the world, close coordination between the United States, Pakistan, and India is a positive development that can help promote a more secure future.”
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Earlier on Tuesday, Pakistan and the United States reiterated their commitment to fight terrorism in all its forms, renewing the pledge during the latest session of the Pakistan–US Counterterrorism Dialogue held in Islamabad.
A joint statement said the meeting was co-chaired by Pakistan’s Special Secretary for the United Nations, Nabeel Munir, and Gregory D. LoGerfo, the US State Department’s Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism.
The talks came just a day after Washington formally designated the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, as foreign terrorist organizations, following a series of deadly attacks claimed by the group.
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Both sides underscored the urgency of robust strategies to counter threats from militant outfits, naming the BLA, Daesh-Khorasan, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) among the key concerns.
The US delegation commended Pakistan for its continued efforts in disrupting terrorist networks that threaten peace and stability in the region and beyond. Washington also conveyed condolences over recent attacks, including the Jaffar Express train assault and the bombing of a school bus in Khuzdar, which claimed civilian and security personnel lives.
Discussions also addressed the need to strengthen institutional cooperation, expand operational capacity, and tackle emerging security risks such as the exploitation of new technologies by terrorist groups.
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
