Trump says India, Pakistan to ease tensions ‘one way or another’
US President Donald Trump appeared unconcerned by the escalating tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan in recent days.
Asked aboard Air Force One about the flare-up since Tuesday’s attack in Kashmir, the US president seemed to downplay the tension.
“There have been tensions on that border for 1,500 years so, you know, it’s the same as it has been,” Trump told reporters. “But they’ll get it figured out, one way or another.”
Trump nevertheless acknowledged that the attack, where 26 tourists were killed, was a “bad one.” He added that he was very close to both countries and knew their leaders.
The US president had condemned the attack shortly after it happened, calling it “deeply disturbing.” He spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone to offer his “full support,” according to India’s Foreign Ministry.
