India's Balanced Approach in Diplomatic Talks Amidst Tensions with Pakistan

Diplomatic Engagement Between India and the U.S.

On Saturday, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in a conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasizing that India's stance has consistently been balanced and responsible, a principle that will continue in the future.

This dialogue took place during a period of heightened tensions, as both Indian and Pakistani military forces have been targeting each other's positions, escalating an already serious conflict between the two nations.

In a social media update, Jaishankar stated, “I spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio this morning. India’s approach has always been balanced and responsible, and it will remain so moving forward.”

The U.S. State Department highlighted that Rubio stressed the importance of de-escalating tensions and finding ways to re-establish direct communication to avoid miscalculations between the two sides.

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce mentioned, “He proposed that the U.S. would support facilitating meaningful discussions to prevent future disputes.”