Who acknowledged Pakistan's pivotal role in establishing Sino-USA relations in 1971?
Correct answer: B. Dr. Henry Kissinger
- A. Richard Nixon
- B. Dr. Henry Kissinger
- C. Hillary Clinton
- D. None of these
Explanation
Henry Kissinger, who served as U.S. secretary of state and national security adviser, acknowledged Pakistan's role in facilitating the secret 1971 opening between Washington and Beijing. Nixon was the U.S. president involved, but Kissinger was the official who made this acknowledgement.
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