The United States reaffirmed its support for Pakistan by declaring that it recognizes its right to defend itself against "terrorist attacks," while persistent tensions between Islamabad and Afghanistan continue to fuel instability along their shared border.
The US State Department made the statement Thursday amid intermittent clashes between Pakistani and Afghan forces. Violence along the border has escalated in recent months, fueled by mutual accusations regarding the presence and activities of armed groups.
Washington indicated its support for Pakistan's right to ensure its security in the face of terrorist threats, without announcing any new concrete measures. This stance comes at a time when relations between Islamabad and Kabul remain particularly strained.
Pakistan regularly accuses armed groups based in Afghanistan of being responsible for deadly attacks against its security forces and civilians. For their part, Afghan authorities reject these accusations and denounce the military operations conducted near the border.
This American statement comes in a fragile regional context, where concerns related to terrorism and border security continue to weigh on relations between the two neighboring countries.
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