Here are the media releases and links posted on US Department of State site on April 30, 2025, on Secretary Rubio’s phone calls to the Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Pakistan PM Sharif after the terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir which killed 26 including 24 tourists on 22 April.
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar today. 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.
Link – https://www.state.gov/secretary-rubios-call-with-indian-external-affairs-minister-jaishankar-2/
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:
Today, Secretary Marco Rubio spoke with Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. 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.
The Secretary urged Pakistani officials’ cooperation in investigating this unconscionable attack. He also encouraged Pakistan to work with India to de-escalate tensions, re-establish direct communications, and maintain peace and security in South Asia.
Source – https://www.state.gov/press-releases/
Logo courtesy – US Department of State.
Date – April 30, 2025.
