U.S. Affirms India’s Right to Self-Defense and Zero Tolerance for Terrorism

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the United States must respect India's right to defend itself while maintaining a zero tolerance approach toward terrorism. Describing India as a global force, Blinken emphasized that the strategic relationship and shared interests between Washington and New Delhi are deeply global in nature. This reaffirmation highlights the enduring diplomatic and security partnership between the two nations on international platforms.