Trump just cranked up the rivalry between two nuclear giants

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Trump: We want India to help us more with Afghanistan    11 Hours Ago | 03:32 President Donald Trump blasted Pakistan for being a terrorist hotbed on Monday and stressed the need for stronger ties with India in remarks likely to worsen ties between the two nuclear-armed rivals.
During a speech focused on U.
military engagement in Afghanistan, Trump accused Islamabad of harboring militants and warned of consequences if the government didn`t crack down on sweeping fundamentalism.
can no longer be silent about Pakistan`s safe havens for terrorist organizations, the Taliban and others, that pose a threat to the region and beyond .
No partnership can survive a country`s harboring of militants," he said.
A few sentences later, the leader brought India into the equation.
will further develop its strategic partnership with India," Trump said, referring to the realm of counter-terrorism.
Washington wants New Delhi to help more with Afghanistan in areas of economic assistance and development, he added.