New Delhi, May 10 – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday reaffirmed that India has maintained and will continue to maintain a balanced and responsible stance amid escalating military tensions with Pakistan. His remarks came following a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
As per agency report, the conversation between the two leaders took place against the backdrop of a sharp escalation in hostilities, with both India and Pakistan targeting each other’s military installations in recent days.
In a post shared on social media platform X, Jaishankar stated, “Spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this morning. India’s approach has always been balanced and responsible and will remain so going forward.”
The US State Department also issued a statement regarding the call. Secretary Rubio emphasized the need for both sides to avoid miscalculation and urged the resumption of direct dialogue to de-escalate the situation.
Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce added that the US is willing to support efforts to facilitate meaningful discussions between the two nations in order to prevent future conflicts.
The call marks continued diplomatic engagement by the US as the international community closely watches developments in the subcontinent following India’s retaliatory strikes under Operation Sindoor and Pakistan’s attempted drone attacks on Indian territory.
