Archive · 23 Sep 2025
US Congressman: No More Equal Stance for Pakistan
A US Congressman said the US now sees India and Pakistan differently.
He said India is growing and is a strong ally.
Pakistan, however, has problems like terrorism and financial issues.
The US is focusing more on India, despite recent meetings with Pakistan's military.
The Congressman said the US prefers India as a long-term partner.
He also spoke against a potential military alliance between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
US Congressman Ami Bera stated the US no longer views India and Pakistan through the same lens.
He emphasized India's rise and Pakistan's struggles with terrorism and economic instability.
The comments followed the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir.
Bera discussed the US's recent engagement with Pakistan's military.
The congressman warned against a Saudi-Pakistan military pact.
- Who
- US Congressman Ami Bera, the US, India, Pakistan
- What
- Discussed US foreign policy priorities in South Asia
- When
- Recently
- Where
- South Asia and Washington D.C.
- Why
- To clarify the United States' strategic partnership with India and concerns regarding Pakistan.
Pakistan's Role in Regional Security
US Strategic Priorities
US Perception of Pakistan
Pakistan's Role in Regional Security
Concerned by Pakistan's tolerance of terrorism.
US Strategic Priorities
Prioritizing India as the long-term strategic partner.
- Key Figure
- US Congressman Ami Bera
- Primary Focus
- US-India-Pakistan relations
- US Stance
- India is long-term strategic partner
- Pakistan's Status
- Plagued by internal terrorism & economic crisis
- Recent Events
- Pahalgam terror attack, US outreach to Pakistan Army Chief
- Congress's view
- Bipartisan consensus: India as 21st-century partner
Sources
Express View: Saudi-Pakistan defence pact shouldn’t alarm India
Short-sightedness of Saudi-Pakistan defence pact and mirage of Islamic Nato
Saudi–Pakistan's Nato-Style Defence Pact Raises New Nuclear Concerns for India
Sharif lays out red carpet for Asim Munir's political role in Pakistan one foreign trip at a time
Tricky deal: Editorial on Saudi-Pakistan defence pact and its strategic implications for India
Will Pakistan-Saudi pact impact India?
