Won't endorse: US rejects Rahul Gandhi's 'China-Pakistan closer' remarks

The US has rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks in which he said that China and Pakistan have become closer, calling out the Indian government over its foreign policy decisions.

The US has said it would not endorse Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks in which he stated that China and Pakistan have come closer. US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said, "I'll leave it to the Pakistanis and PRC [People's Republic of China] to speak about their relationship. I certainly won't endorse those remarks."

Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at the government over its foreign policy decisions which he alleged have brought China and Pakistan together against India, eliciting a sharp response from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who said "some history lessons are in order" for the Wayanad MP.

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Speaking first from the Opposition side in Lok Sabha during the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, he said while the strategic goal of India has been to keep China and Pakistan apart, the government was doing the opposite.

"The Chinese have a very clear vision of what they want to do... the single biggest strategic goal of India's foreign policy has been to keep Pakistan and China separate. This is fundamental for India and what you have done, is you have brought them together. Today, do not be under any illusion," he said.

"Do not underestimate the force that is standing in front of you. Do not underestimate the power that stands in front of us, do not underestimate it. You have brought Pakistan and China together and this is the single biggest crime that you could commit against the people of India," he said.

Rahul Gandhi further stated that China has a clear vision and urged the government to correct these mistakes.