The Department of State shared a press statement stating that Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday.
As per the US Department of State, Secretary Rubio emphasised that India and Pakistan “need to identify methods to de-escalate and re-establish direct communication to avoid miscalculation”.
He proposed “US support in facilitating productive discussions to avert future disputes.” His remarks follow his earlier Friday conversation with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir.
EAM Jaishankar on his social media handle informed that he spoke to the Secretary. “Had a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this morning. India’s approach has always been measured and responsible and remains so,” Mr Jaishankar said in an online post this morning.
Had a conversation with US @SecRubio this morning.
India’s approach has always been measured and responsible and remains so.
🇮🇳 🇺🇸
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 10, 2025
According to the Department of State, “Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir earlier today. He continued to urge both parties to find ways to de-escalate and offered U.S. assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts.”
Earlier, US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the US intends to de-escalate the tensions between the two countries. Leavitt said that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in talks with the leaders of both nations to de-escalate. ”
This is something that the secretary of state, and of course, now our national security adviser as well, Marco Rubio, has been very much involved in. The President wants to see this deescalate as quickly as possible,” she said. Leavitt said that the conflict between the nations is old, and talks are being held to prevent further escalations. Meanwhile, during a press briefing in New Delhi on Saturday, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh confirmed that the Pakistan Army is moving troops towards forward areas.
Rubio, a key figure in Donald Trump’s administration, had made a similar appeal to Pakistan’s Army chief General Asim Munir earlier in the day. US Department of State spokesperson Tammy Bruce said this morning that Rubio had offered US assistance to ensure the two sides begin “constructive” talks.
This is the second time Rubio has spoken to Mr Jaishankar in a week.
Earlier this week, he emphasised the need for de-escalation in a call with the Indian foreign minister. Speaking to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif separately, he also reiterated that Islamabad must take concrete steps to end any support for terrorist groups.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Secretary Rubio emphasised that both sides need to identify methods to de-escalate and re-establish direct communication to avoid miscalculation. He further proposed U.S. support in facilitating productive discussions to avert future disputes.
