The United States has called on India and Pakistan to maintain direct lines of communication in order to ensure regional stability, while reaffirming its willingness to assist in sustaining peace between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
Tommy Pigott, spokesperson for the US Department of State, made the statement during a daily press briefing.
“We urge both sides to maintain direct communication to preserve regional stability,” Pigott said, underscoring the administration’s priority on dialogue and de-escalation.
Praise For Ceasefire And Leadership
The US government welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, which followed a period of heightened tensions.
Pigott commended both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for their leadership.
“We commend both prime ministers for choosing the path of peace and showing strength, wisdom, and fortitude,” he noted.
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Pigott made it clear that the United States is focused on two key aspects: ensuring the ceasefire holds and encouraging sustained communication between the two nations.
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Earlier, President Donald Trump spoke on the matter from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during his tour of West Asia.
He reiterated how he had used potential trade opportunities with the US to encourage India and Pakistan to halt hostilities and consider peaceful alternatives.
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When asked whether Secretary of State Marco Rubio had secured any commitments from Pakistan during his conversations with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Army Chief General Asim Munir, Pigott declined to divulge details.
“I’m not going to talk about private diplomatic conversations. What I can say is to reiterate what we’ve been saying for a couple of days now is that we welcome the ceasefire reached between India and Pakistan this weekend, and we commend both prime ministers for choosing the path of peace. The President was very clear in terms of that. We also want to encourage direct communication between the parties. That is something we’ve also been clear about as well.”
India’s Refusal Of Mediation Offer
Addressing India’s reported refusal of the American offer to mediate, Pigott avoided speculation.
“We’re not going to speculate on that. What we can say is that we encourage direct communication. That remains our consistent message,” he added.
Pigott also refused to comment on reports of radiation leakage at Pakistani nuclear sites, offering no further insight into the issue.
The Trump administration continues to monitor the situation closely, positioning itself as a supporter of peace while encouraging both nations to resolve differences through dialogue.
The US reiterated that while it stands ready to assist, lasting peace must be driven by the willingness of India and Pakistan to engage directly.
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