Fri Jun 27 04:22:15 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**India Responds to Pakistan Army Chief’s White House Visit, Reaffirms Strong US Ties**
**New Delhi, June 27, 2025** – India has acknowledged the recent visit of Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to the White House. The statement came during a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, where Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed questions about the invitation extended to Munir by U.S. President Donald Trump.
While Jaiswal refrained from further comment on the White House meeting, he emphasized the strength and importance of the India-U.S. relationship. “We have noted the visit. I have no further comment to make,” he stated.
Jaiswal highlighted the “wide-ranging” partnership between India and the United States, emphasizing it’s foundation in “shared democratic values and growing strategic convergence.” He further noted sustained dialogue and cooperation across diverse sectors, including trade, critical technology, energy, and defense.
“We remain confident in the trajectory of this most consequential partnership of the 21st century,” Jaiswal concluded, underscoring India’s commitment to its strategic alliance with the United States.
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