Tag: Jim Mattis

Trump’s top aide underscores Pakistan’s role for Afghan peace

WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has confirmed President Donald Trump attempt to reach out to Pakistan to end the war in Afghanistan, stressing that...

Afghan attack won’t change Kandahar security situation, says Mattis

SINGAPORE: US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday that the killing of a top Afghan official would not fundamentally change the security situation...

Mattis dismisses reports he may be leaving Trump administration

WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis on Tuesday flatly dismissed reports suggesting he may be leaving President Donald Trump’s administration in the coming months,...

Mattis sees ‘changes in Pakistan’s behaviour’

--US defence secretary says Pakistan's fatwa against suicide bombings 'is a step in the right direction'   WASHINGTON:  United States (US) Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has said...

Mattis says freeing of hostages in Pakistan to boost cooperation with...

WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said he was hopeful that the freeing of a kidnapped US-Canadian family in Pakistan was a harbinger for...

Jim Mattis to visit India to discuss Afghan, South Asia policy

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is due to visit India and hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Indian counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss...