US Reasserts Support for Pakistan’s Position on Cross-Border Terrorism from Afghanistan; Secretary of State Marco Rubio Emphasizes That Washington Does Not Want Pakistan to Fall Victim to Terrorism
ATLANTA : The US has once again reiterated its support for Pakistan’s stance on border crossings security concerns over militants.In addressing the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that Pakistan has raised serious and just concerns about the threats of terrorist attacks coming from the territory of Afghanistan.
The following are some of the main points from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned that Pakistan has taken a strong position on the issue because the Taliban government had been inactive and ineffective in curbing the cross-border militant activities.Recognition of CT Action:
Rubio also admitted that Pakistan has taken countermeasures in response to the terrorist networks acting in a retaliatory and defensive manner against the country’s security.Diplomatic and security convergence on regional stability was confirmed by the U.S. top diplomat who made it clear that Washington does not want to see Pakistan under attack by terror groups.