According to the US State Department, Secretary Rubio expressed concern about the growing conflict.

“He continued to urge both parties to find ways to de-escalate and offered US assistance in starting constructive talks to avoid future conflicts,”

During the call, both sides agreed that diplomatic efforts are necessary to maintain peace and stability. Secretary Rubio said the crisis should be resolved through talks.

Rubio has also held regular calls with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar since the end of April.

Mark Rubio calls Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

Rubio held a conversation with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to address rising tensions in the region.

During the call, Secretary Rubio stressed the need for both India and Pakistan to find ways to reduce tensions and restore direct lines of communication to prevent any potential misunderstandings.

He also offered US assistance in facilitating constructive dialogue between the two countries to help avoid future conflicts.

G7 urges India-Pakistan dialogue, US offers help on ‘constructive talks’

The Group of Seven (G7) major countries on Friday urged India and Pakistan to engage in direct dialogue as hostilities rise between the nuclear-armed neighbors, while the US government said it has offered assistance in starting “constructive talks.”

World powers have raised the alarm over the latest escalation in the decades-old India-Pakistan rivalry.

Among the G7 powers, the US has held regular talks with both India and Pakistan in recent days and urged them to de-escalate.

“We call for immediate de-escalation and encourage both countries to engage in direct dialogue towards a peaceful outcome,” the G7 statement said.

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