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The Economic Times
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Pakistan ties can help US 'discourage' things India is worried about: Marco Rubio

Mumbai: United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed on Tuesday that Washington condemns terrorism globally, while shedding light on the rationale behind maintaining diplomatic channels with Pakistan, despite existing friction, pointing to the nation's nuclear weapons and geographical importance.

Speaking to Network18, Rubio defended ongoing engagement with Pakistan, asserting that the country's nuclear arsenal and strategic positioning render official ties a diplomatic necessity for the United States.

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