The US has said both India and Pakistan need to identify methods to de-escalate and re-establish direct communication to avoid miscalculation, proposing “support” in facilitating “productive discussions” to avert future disputes.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his latest phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that India's approach has always been measured and responsible and remains so. Rubio had spoken to Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir and he “offered US assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts.”
The US has said both India and Pakistan need to identify methods to de-escalate and re-establish direct communication to avoid miscalculation, proposing “support” in facilitating “productive discussions” to avert future disputes.
The phone conversation came as tensions between India and Pakistan soared significantly following India's Operation Sindoor on early Wednesday and Pakistan's subsequent unsuccessful attempt to attack 15 Indian cities.
The phone conversation between Jaishankar and Rubio came as Indian and Pakistani militaries targeted each other's installations, escalating the already serious confrontations.
"Had a conversation with US @SecRubio this morning. India's approach has always been measured and responsible and remains so," Jaishankar said in a social media post.
The US State Department said Rubio emphasised that both sides need to identify methods to de-escalate and re-establish direct communication to avoid miscalculation.
"He further proposed US support in facilitating productive discussions to avert future disputes," State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
In his call with Jaishankar, Rubio “emphasised that both sides need to identify methods to de-escalate and re-establish direct communication to avoid miscalculation.”
Rubio “further proposed US support in facilitating productive discussions to avert future disputes.”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier spoke to Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir and offered US assistance in starting "constructive talks" with India to avoid future conflicts.
Rubio “continued to urge both parties to find ways to de-escalate," a statement issued by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
Rubio "offered US assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts,” the statement said.
Rubio also spoke to Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and said, “reiterated that both parties must find ways to de-escalate the current situation and re-establish direct communication to avoid miscalculation.” Rubio also offered “US assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts.”
Rubio had previously spoken with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.