US Secretary of State urges India, Pakistan to “keep lines of communication open, avoid escalation”

Washington, DC [
US
], May 7 (ANI):
US
Secretary of State
Marco Rubio
talked with National Security Advisers from
India
and
Pakistan
On Tuesday (local time), they encouraged everyone to maintain open channels of communication and refrain from escalating tensions.

On X, a statement was shared by them
US
The Department of State mentioned, “This afternoon, @SecRubio had a conversation with the nation’s top security advisors,”
India
and
Pakistan
.He encouraged them to maintain channels of communication and prevent an increase in tensions.”

https://x.com/StateDept/status/1919932306984247448

He communicated with the National Security Advisers of two countries.
India
carried out missile attacks on several locations in
Pakistan
In reaction to the terrorist assault in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which occurred on April 22.

Previously, Rubio mentioned that he is carefully tracking the developments in the situation between
India
and
Pakistan
.

In a post made on X, Rubio stated, “I am closely following the developments in the situation between
India
and
Pakistan
close. As President Trump stated earlier today, we hope this concludes swiftly and we will keep engaging on both sides.
India
n and
Pakistan
I advocate for leadership aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution.”

https://x.com/SecRubio/status/1919902403999965441

His comments come after those made by
US
President Donald Trump, who earlier in the day confirmed the accounts of the
India
In strikes, they voiced their hope for swift de-escalation of tensions.

“As we entered the Oval Office, we only just learned about it. We simply heard about it then. It seems folks had an inkling that something might occur considering their history. For quite some time now, they have been engaged in conflict. Indeed, this has persisted across numerous decades, and when one considers it further, even centuries. Let’s hope it concludes swiftly,” stated Trump.

These remarks follow in the aftermath of
India
Nine attacks were carried out as part of “Operation Sindoor,” targeting six terrorist camps.
Pakistan
and
Pakistan
-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
India
‘s Ministry of Defence said the action was in direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

The ministry declared, “Our efforts have been targeted, controlled, and not provocative in nature.”
Pakistan
Military installations have been targeted.

India
The armed forces successfully targeted nine terrorist locations, with four of those in
Pakistan
, which includes Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Sialkot, along with five others in
Pakistan
-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), using special precision munitions in a coordinated operation, sources told ANI.

The mission was conducted collaboratively by the
India
n Army, Navy, and Air Force, with the mobilisation of assets and troops. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was constantly monitoring Operation Sindoor throughout the night, sources confirmed to ANI.

All nine targets experienced successful hits, according to additional information from sources.
India
n forces selected the locations to target top Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) leaders involved in sponsoring terrorist activities in
India
. (ANI)