US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (file photo)
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The US has asked India and Pakistan to work with each other to de-escalate tensions and maintain peace and security in South Asia following the tension triggered by the terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22.
India has said that the perpetrators, backers and planners of the terror attack, that left 26 civilians dead, “must be brought to justice”.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday to discuss the “horrific terrorist” attack.
“The Secretary expressed his sorrow for the lives lost in the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to cooperation with India against terrorism. He also encouraged India to work with Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and maintain peace and security in South Asia,” according to US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
Jaishankar maintained that those involved in the attack must be brought to justice. “Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday. Its perpetrators, backers and planners must be brought to justice,” Jaishankar posted on social media platform `X’ on Thursday morning.
Rubio also spoke with Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif separately and sought cooperation in investigating this “unconscionable” attack . “The Secretary spoke of the need to condemn the terror attack on April 22 in Pahalgam. Both leaders reaffirmed their continued commitment to holding terrorists accountable for their heinous acts of violence,” according to Bruce’s statement on Rubio’s call with Sharif.
The Secretary urged Pakistani officials’ cooperation in investigating this unconscionable attack, the statement noted. “He also encouraged Pakistan to work with India to de-escalate tensions, re-establish direct communications, and maintain peace and security in South Asia.” it said.
On Wednesday, Pakistan Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar alleged that India was planning to initiate military action against his country within 24-36 hours and he had “credible intelligence” on the matter.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait also expressed their concern over the escalation between India and Pakistan and urged both countries to exercise restraint and resolve the crisis through diplomatic channels.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to discuss the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Published on May 1, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (file photo)
| Photo Credit:
ANI
The US has asked India and Pakistan to work with each other to de-escalate tensions and maintain peace and security in South Asia following the tension triggered by the terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22.
India has said that the perpetrators, backers and planners of the terror attack, that left 26 civilians dead, “must be brought to justice”.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday to discuss the “horrific terrorist” attack.
“The Secretary expressed his sorrow for the lives lost in the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to cooperation with India against terrorism. He also encouraged India to work with Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and maintain peace and security in South Asia,” according to US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
Jaishankar maintained that those involved in the attack must be brought to justice. “Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday. Its perpetrators, backers and planners must be brought to justice,” Jaishankar posted on social media platform `X’ on Thursday morning.
Rubio also spoke with Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif separately and sought cooperation in investigating this “unconscionable” attack . “The Secretary spoke of the need to condemn the terror attack on April 22 in Pahalgam. Both leaders reaffirmed their continued commitment to holding terrorists accountable for their heinous acts of violence,” according to Bruce’s statement on Rubio’s call with Sharif.
The Secretary urged Pakistani officials’ cooperation in investigating this unconscionable attack, the statement noted. “He also encouraged Pakistan to work with India to de-escalate tensions, re-establish direct communications, and maintain peace and security in South Asia.” it said.
On Wednesday, Pakistan Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar alleged that India was planning to initiate military action against his country within 24-36 hours and he had “credible intelligence” on the matter.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait also expressed their concern over the escalation between India and Pakistan and urged both countries to exercise restraint and resolve the crisis through diplomatic channels.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to discuss the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Published on May 1, 2025
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