Marco Rubio Connects With Indian, Pakistani Leaders – Here's What Was Discussed
The United States' top envoy requested officials of the two nuclear nations to cooperate to ease tensions between the two countries.
Marco Rubio Connects With Indian, Pakistani Leaders – Here's What Was Discussed
In the midst of escalating tensions in the region between India Pakistan relations following the Pahalgam terror attack, which has claimed the lives of 26 people and injured 26 others, the United States has encouraged New Delhi and Islamabad to ease tensions. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, insisting that the US will work with India against terrorism, and calling for Pakistan's support in investigating this "unconscionable" attack in Kashmir.
The United States' highest-ranking diplomat called on the leaders of two nuclear-armed neighbors to collaborate on tension reduction.
In their phone call Mr Rubio expressed solidarity towards New Delhi while lamenting the loss of life from the terrorist attack in Pahalgam to Mr Jaishankar. He reinforced his faith in America's dedication to partnering with India to combat terrorism.
Today Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a discussion with Dr S Jaishankar who serves as India's External Affairs Minister. He expressed sadness for the victims of the tragic on Pahalgam Attack and reiterated that the United States' commitment to co-operation in cooperation with India in the fight against...
The president Rubio has urged India to cooperate with Pakistan to reduce tensions and to ensure tranquility and peace within South Asia.
Following the incident after the call, Mr. Jaishankar wrote the message on X the message that "perpetrators, backers and planners" of the attack "must be brought to justice."
In a telephone conversation with the Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Rubio requested Pakistan to denounce the terrorist attack in Kashmir on 22 April and to cooperate with an investigation. He also asked the US Secretary of State "urged Pakistani officials' cooperation in the investigation into this unconscionable incident she Bruce stated.
Mr. Rubio advised his Pakistani PM to cooperate with India to reduce tensions, restore direct communication to ensure the peace and stability throughout South Asia.
