Jimmy Carter27 December 1979
The US affirms commitment to Pakistan under the 1959 defense agreement. Russia invades Afghanistan & the US affirms the 1959 defense agreement with Pakistan
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The US affirms commitment to Pakistan under the 1959 defense agreement. Russia invades Afghanistan & the US affirms the 1959 defense agreement with Pakistan
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