US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation with his British counterpart on Monday to deliberate on regional peace and stability, according to a statement from the US State Department. The discussion focused prominently on maintaining the fragile ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India.
Both leaders emphasized the necessity of upholding the truce along the Line of Control and encouraged sustained dialogue between Islamabad and New Delhi. Secretary Rubio highlighted the critical role of continued bilateral engagement to ensure long-term stability in the region.
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Rubio reaffirmed that the United States remains a strong supporter of direct talks between Pakistan and India, reiterating Washington’s commitment to diplomacy and peaceful resolution of disputes. He stressed that constructive communication is vital to averting renewed tensions in South Asia.
The conversation comes at a time when international stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation, hoping to prevent escalation and encourage meaningful dialogue between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
