US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Urges Fast De-Escalation, Says State Dept Spokesperson
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 speedy 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 speedy 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 fireplace 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 america’ dedication to work with India within the struggle in opposition to 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 admire US dedication to work with India within the struggle in opposition to 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.
At present the scenario is tense on the India Pakistan border after Pakistan fired eight missiles directed at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia and all have 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 have been heard as Indian air defence intercepted Pakistani drones in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.
