US State Division Spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Thursday stated Secretary of State Marco Rubio has known as for restraint amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
Throughout a press briefing, Bruce stated that Rubio spoke to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and India’s Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging fast de-escalation.
“This morning Secretary Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and EAM Dr S Jaishankar. In each calls, the Secretary emphasised the necessity for fast de-escalation and known as for an finish to the violence. He expressed US assist for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and inspired continued efforts to enhance communications,” she stated.
Rubio’s name with Jaishankar got here after Pakistan reportedly opened hearth alongside the Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) border, US State Division stated.
He additional expressed US assist for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and inspired continued efforts to enhance communications.
“The Secretary reiterated his condolences for the horrific terrorist assault in Pahalgam and reaffirmed the USA’ dedication to work with India within the battle towards terrorism,” US State Division wrote in an announcement.
In response Jaishankar, appreciated US dedication and stated that India “will firmly counter any makes an attempt at escalation.”
“Spoke with US @SecRubio this night. Deeply recognize US dedication to work with India within the battle towards terrorism,” Jaishankar wrote on X.
“Underlined India’s focused and measured response to cross-border terrorism. Will firmly counter any makes an attempt at escalation,” he added.
Presently the scenario is tense on the India Pakistan border after Pakistan fired eight missiles directed at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia and all had been intercepted and blocked by air defence items, defence sources stated. Sources stated the assault resembled a Hamas fashion operation in Israel the place a number of low-cost rockets are used to focus on cities.
Explosions had been heard as Indian air defence intercepted Pakistani drones in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.