Blinken says US must honor India's defence rights and keep terrorism zero‑tolerance
Former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Washington to respect India’s right to self‑defence and stresses a global partnership amid differing ties with Pakistan.
Former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a New Delhi audience on November 14, 2026 that the United States must respect India's right to defend itself and uphold a zero‑tolerance policy toward terrorism, according to The Hindu.
Why did Blinken stress respect for India's defence rights?
He said respect is essential for a global partnership and to back India’s response to attacks while pursuing diplomatic steps to avoid escalation with Pakistan, as reported by The Hindu.
How did he differentiate US ties with India and Pakistan?
Blinken described the relationship with India as “really global in nature” and called the ties with Pakistan “regional,” noting that cooperation with Islamabad would remain limited to areas like counter‑terrorism, The Hindu noted.
What future cooperation did he highlight?
He pointed to the next phase of tech collaboration, including work in space, quantum technology and artificial intelligence, according to The Hindu.
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