WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged Pakistan’s mounting security concerns regarding terrorist attacks originating from Afghan territory, stating that Washington remains opposed to any security threats targeting Islamabad.
U.S. Expresses Solidarity with Pakistan Over Cross-Border Terrorism
Addressing the cross-border security dynamic, Secretary Rubio noted that Pakistani authorities believe the Afghan Taliban has not taken sufficient action to curb militant groups operating from within Afghanistan. He observed that Islamabad has already taken countermeasures to address the ongoing threat.
“Pakistan is concerned about terrorist attacks that are being sponsored from the territory of Afghanistan,” Rubio stated. “They think that the Taliban has not done enough to constrain those attacks, and they’ve taken action against it.”
Reiterating the position of the United States, Rubio emphasized that Washington firmly opposes terrorism directed against Pakistan and expressed openness to constructive international engagement.
“We don’t want Pakistan to be targeted by terrorism. If there’s a productive role for the U.S. to play, we would play it.”
The remarks highlight Washington’s ongoing monitoring of regional stability and cross-border security challenges involving Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban administration.
