US top diplomat Rubio speaks with Gen Asim Munir, offers assistance in talks for de-escalation

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken with Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir and offered his country’s assistance in talks for de-escalation between Pakistan and India, the State Department says.

“Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir earlier today,” a statement issued by US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.

Rubio “continued to urge both parties to find ways to de-escalate and offered US assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts,” it added.

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