A senior US State Department official clarified that Washington views India and Pakistan as separate relationships. Concerns over a possible “re-hyphenation” were dismissed.
On Kashmir, the US maintains its long-standing policy that the issue should be resolved directly between India and Pakistan. President Trump is willing to help if requested, but Washington has no active role.
The official confirmed that the US recognizes the two nations as distinct relationships under an “America First” policy. Recent claims linking US mediation to India-Pakistan conflict resolution were acknowledged but seen as domestic political matters in India.
Concerns regarding Pakistan’s relationship with China were highlighted. The US continues to assess Pakistan independently, focusing on bilateral cooperation areas while keeping strategic interests in mind.
