Washington: US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said US would make every effort to support India in its fight against terrorism, calling New Delhi a “very important” partner for the US in so many ways.
Very pertinent question from @surinderkauldr to the speaker of the house Mike Johnson
‘What is your message for India who has been at the receiving end of cross border terrorism for last several decades’
Today,May 5th at Congressional briefing at The Capitol Hill, Washington DC. pic.twitter.com/qoPlItUgfN— Global KP Diaspora (GKPD) (@kp_global) May 5, 2025
He made this remark at the Congressional briefing at the Capitol Hill on Monday (local time). Johnson also spoke about the trade deal between India and the US, while expressing hope that the trade negotiations would work out well between the two countries.
When asked about his message for India with respect to the cross-border terrorism it has been facing for past several decades, Mike Johnson said, “Look, we have great sympathy for what’s happening over there, and we want to stand with our allies. I think India is a very important partner to us in so many ways. I hope that the trade negotiations will work out well between the two countries. No one asked me about tariffs, I’m glad. Yes, but a critically important relationship for us and such a large population in such an important country. And India has to stand against terrorism there as well.”
“We’ll do everything we can in the US to support those efforts. And I think that’s all part of this relationship as it develops. The Trump administration clearly understands the importance of that relationship and clearly understands the importance of the threat of terrorism. And so I think if that threat is increased, I think you’ll see the administration, my belief is that they will focus more energy and resources and time to help assist with that. That’s certainly our hope,” he added.
This comes at a time the Trump administration had expressed support for India in its fight against terrorism following the recent Pahalgam terror attack which claimed the lives of 26 people.
