Mon May 12 12:27:05 UTC 2025: ## US Urges India and Pakistan to Maintain Ceasefire Following Recent Tensions

**New York, May 12, 2025** – The United States has called on India and Pakistan to uphold their recently agreed-upon ceasefire, following heightened tensions between the two nations. This follows a weekend phone call between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

According to a State Department readout, the two officials emphasized the importance of maintaining the ceasefire and continuing communication between India and Pakistan. Secretary Rubio expressed U.S. support for direct dialogue between the two countries and encouraged further efforts to improve communication. The conversation also touched upon the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Secretary Rubio reiterating the U.S.’s commitment to achieving an immediate ceasefire.

The recent escalation stemmed from Indian military action targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) last week, in response to a terror attack in Pahalgam. The ceasefire, reached on Saturday, May 10th, halts all military actions on land, air, and sea. The U.S. has been in contact with the U.K. regarding the situation, highlighting the need for de-escalation and peaceful resolution.

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