US supports India’s right to defend itself: US Defense Secretary

Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of Defense
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The United States of America fully supports India in its fight against terrorism as well as the country’s right to defend itself, said the US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

In a telephonic conversation with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Hegseth expressed his sympathies and condolences for the tragic loss of lives in the recent terrorists attack that took place in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. 

Furthermore, the US Secretary of Defense reiterated full support of the US government in India’s fight against terrorism. 

He further said that the US stands in solidarity with India and supports the country’s right to defend itself.

During the conversation,Rajnath Singh told the US Secretary of Defense that Pakistan has a history of supporting, training, and funding terrorist organisations. 

“Pakistan has been exposed as a rogue state, fuelling global terrorism, and destabilising the region. The world can no longer turn a blind eye to terrorism,” Raksha Mantri was quoted as saying in an official communique. 

Singh added that it is important for the global community to explicitly and unequivocally condemn and call out such heinous acts of terrorism. 

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Published on May 1, 2025