US presses need for immediate de-escalation, expresses support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan

Rubio spoke with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

Published: May 9, 2025 6:39 AM IST

By Tahir Qureshi | Edited by Tahir Qureshi

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New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, May 8. The Secretary emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation and expressed U.S. support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan.

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