The United States has urged both India and Pakistan to work toward a "responsible solution" in the wake of escalating tensions following a deadly attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam area.
US State Department confirmed that Washington had contacted both New Delhi and Islamabad, monitoring the situation closely.
"This is an evolving situation, and we are monitoring developments closely. We have been in touch with the governments of India and Pakistan at multiple levels," a U.S. State Department spokesperson told Reuters in an email.
The spokesperson added, "The United States encourages all parties to work together towards a responsible resolution."
Following the Pahalgam attack, India accused Pakistan without evidence, leading to the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and the implementation of various countermeasures.
In retaliation, Pakistan suspended all trade with India, closed its airspace to Indian airlines, and declared Indian diplomats in Islamabad undesirable.
In a proactive diplomatic response, Pakistan offered to support an impartial international investigation and initiated communication with foreign ministers worldwide to brief them on the situation.
China reaffirms support for Islamabad
Earlier, the Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a statement reaffirming Beijing’s support for Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam incident.
The statement expressed China’s full understanding of Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns and strongly supported Islamabad’s efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and security interests.
China also reiterated its support for a fair and timely investigation into the tragic attack in Pahalgam, where 26 tourists were killed by gunmen in occupied Kashmir four days ago.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasised the importance of impartiality in the investigation.
The ministry urged both Pakistan and India to exercise patience and pursue dialogue as the path to resolving outstanding issues between the two nations.
