Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Kashmir Outreach topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
State Department says Secretary Rubio to speak with Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers amid Kashmir tensions
Summary
The State Department said the secretary expects to speak with foreign ministers of Pakistan and India "as early as today or tomorrow" and is urging both sides not to escalate tensions over Kashmir.
A State Department spokesperson said the department is "reaching out to both parties" regarding recent tensions between India and Pakistan and that Secretary of State Marco Rubio "expects to speak with the foreign ministers of Pakistan and India as early as today or tomorrow." The spokesperson said the secretary is encouraging other national leaders and foreign ministers "to also reach out to the countries on this issue."
The spokesperson said the United States is monitoring developments "at multiple levels" and is urging responsible solutions, but provided no further details on the content of planned conversations or any specific U.S. demands.
Reporters were told the department is in touch with both governments and that additional details would follow if available.
