Secretary Rubio’s Call with Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif

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04/30/2025 03:26 PM EDT

Office of the Spokesperson

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

Today, Secretary Marco Rubio spoke with Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The Secretary spoke of the need to condemn the terror attack on April 22 in Pahalgam. Both leaders reaffirmed their continued commitment to holding terrorists accountable for their heinous acts of violence.

The Secretary urged Pakistani officials’ cooperation in investigating this unconscionable attack. He also encouraged Pakistan to work with India to de-escalate tensions, re-establish direct communications, and maintain peace and security in South Asia.


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