During the talks, Rubio expressed his sorrow for the lives lost in the “horrific terrorist attack” in Pahalgam and also encouraged India to work with Pakistan to “de-escalate tensions” and maintain peace and security in South Asia, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement. During the talks, Rubio expressed his sorrow for the lives lost in the “horrific terrorist attack” in Pahalgam and also encouraged India to work with Pakistan to “de-escalate tensions” and maintain peace and security in South Asia, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement.