Washington: The United States has hailed its role in helping Pakistan and India reach a ceasefire during a recent conflict, calling it a “proud moment” for American diplomacy.
State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said quick engagement by top US leaders helped prevent a potentially “horrible” escalation.
Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, Bruce recalled how Washington acted immediately when tensions flared.
“There was immediate concern and immediate movement with the Vice President, the President, and the Secretary of State… to stop the attacks and bring the parties together,” she said.
She described the episode as a textbook example of US diplomatic intervention, adding that America’s top leaders worked “to stop that potential catastrophe” and create space for an enduring resolution.
Bruce emphasized that Washington’s ties with Islamabad and New Delhi are “as they have been, which is good,” crediting Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s approach of open communication with both governments.
“Our diplomats are committed to both nations,” she said, noting that cooperation continues across multiple areas, including counter-terrorism.
