‘Will Do Everything To Support India In Efforts Against Terrorism’: US House Speaker

US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has mentioned that america will make each and every effort to make stronger India in its battle towards terrorism. He referred to as India a “very important” spouse for america in such a lot of tactics.

In his remarks on the Congressional briefing on Capitol Hill on Monday (native time), Johnson additionally spoke concerning the business deal between India and america and expressed hope that the business negotiations will determine neatly between the 2 international locations.

When requested about his message for India, which has been on the receiving finish of cross-border terrorism for the previous a number of a long time, Mike Johnson mentioned, “Look, we have great sympathy for what’s happening over there, and we want to stand with our allies. I think India is a very important partner to us in so many ways. I hope that the trade negotiations will work out well between the two countries. No one asked me about tariffs, I’m glad. Yes, but a critically important relationship for us, and such a large population in such an important country. And India has to stand against terrorism there as well.”

“We’ll do everything we can in the US to support those efforts. And I think that’s all part of this relationship as it develops. The Trump administration clearly understands the importance of that relationship and clearly understands the importance of the threat of terrorism. And so I think if that threat is increased, I think you’ll see the administration, my belief is that they will focus more energy and resources and time to help assist with that. That’s certainly our hope,” he added.

The Trump management has expressed make stronger for India in its battle towards terrorism following the hot assault in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 other people and injured a number of others.

On April 30, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and reaffirmed the United States’ dedication to cooperate with India towards terrorism.

Expressing his sorrow for the lives misplaced within the “horrific terrorist attack” in Pahalgam, Rubio additionally inspired India to paintings with Pakistan to “de-escalate tensions” and deal with peace and safety in South Asia, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce mentioned in a observation.

In a observation, Tammy Bruce mentioned, “Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar today. The Secretary expressed his sorrow for the lives lost in the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to cooperation with India against terrorism. He also encouraged India to work with Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and maintain peace and security in South Asia.”

On April 23, US President Donald Trump held a telephonic dialog with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on and presented his condolences on the lack of lives in an apprehension assault in Jammu and Kashmir. Trump condemned the fear assault in Pahalgam and expressed complete make stronger to India to carry to justice the perpetrators of this “heinous attack.”

In a publish on X, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, mentioned, “President Donald Trump @realDonaldTrump @POTUS called PM @narendramodi and conveyed his deepest condolences at the loss of innocent lives in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. President Trump strongly condemned the terror attack and expressed full support to India to bring to justice the perpetrators of this heinous attack. India and the United States stand together in the fight against terror.”