April 30th 2025.
The recent Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 shook the region, resulting in the loss of 26 innocent lives. In an effort to ease the tensions between India and Pakistan, US Chargé d'Affaires Natalie Baker met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Wednesday. Their discussion centered around the current situation in the region and ways to de-escalate the conflict.
According to the Foreign Office, both Baker and Dar shared their perspectives on recent regional developments. The US Chargé d'Affaires expressed their country's desire for de-escalation and assured that they will remain engaged with both nations as the situation evolves. On the other hand, Dar reiterated Pakistan's commitment to maintaining regional peace and security while safeguarding their national interests.
As the tension between India and Pakistan reached a critical point, the United States stepped in diplomatically. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to speak with the foreign ministers of both countries, urging them to exercise restraint and prevent further escalation. In a statement to reporters, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce emphasized the importance of diplomacy in resolving this issue.
Bruce also mentioned that Secretary Rubio believes in the power of diplomacy and has encouraged other national leaders and foreign ministers to reach out to India and Pakistan. Despite these efforts, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif acknowledged that the chances of conflict with India are increasing with each passing day. He expressed his concern despite the attempts made by various countries to defuse the tension between the two neighboring nations.
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