Former Australian PM Tony Abbott: India's Democratic Values Make It a Better US Ally Than Military-Run Pakistan

Oct 17, 2025 05:37 pm CST

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2025, called Pakistan a "military dictatorship" while praising India as a "liberal democracy." He criticized America's historical preference for Pakistan during the Cold War and emphasized that democratic values should guide international partnerships. Abbott also highlighted Pakistan's questionable counterterrorism efforts, noting they "gave Bin Laden a home" while claiming cooperation with the US.