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Rubio signals US openness to playing role amid Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is ready to play a “productive role” in addressing Pakistan’s security concerns over alleged attacks originating from Afghan territory, although he did not elaborate on what such a role might involve.
Speaking at a press conference in Atlanta on Saturday, Rubio said Pakistan believes the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has not done enough to prevent such attacks.
“We obviously don’t want them to be targeted for terrorism. So, if there’s a productive role for us to play, we would play it,” Rubio said.
The top US diplomat added that Washington does not necessarily have close relations with the IEA.
“We’re against terrorism, no matter where it emanates from and who it targets,” he said.
Pakistan has repeatedly accused the IEA of allowing militant groups, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), to operate from Afghan territory and launch attacks inside Pakistan.
IEA officials have rejected the allegations, maintaining that Afghan territory is not being used against other countries.