US Offers To Mediate ‘Constructive’ Talks Between India, Pakistan Amid Growing Hostilities

<p>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday engaged in discussions with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir expressing readiness to support dialogue between India and Pakistan, as stated by spokesperson Tammy Bruce. He also reportedly reaffirmed the United States’ appeal for restraint.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>’Find Ways To Deescalate’: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio</h3>
<p>In a release, Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said, “Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir earlier today. He continued to urge both parties to find ways to deescalate and offered U.S. assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts.”&nbsp;</p>
<p>Rubio’s outreach follows a series of high-level conversations held earlier in the week with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. During his conversions, Rubio reportedly emphasised the importance of reducing tensions.</p>
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