External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2025 on Saturday, made a pointed remark about the ties between the United States and Pakistan. He noted that both countries share a long-standing relationship, but one that is marked by a tendency to overlook past events and uncomfortable truths.
Drawing attention to this dynamic, Jaishankar reminded the audience of a significant moment in recent history — the capture of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan. He highlighted how this episode underscored the contradictions in Pakistan’s role and the manner in which the U.S. chose to deal with it.
“They (the U.S. and Pakistan) have a history with each other, and they have a history of overlooking their history… It is the same military that went into Abbottabad (in Pakistan) and found who there?” he remarked, subtly pointing to the inconsistencies in how the two nations manage their ties.
