Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Pakistani PM Sharif Seeks Talks with India, Discusses Crisis
Pakistan's leader, Shehbaz Sharif, wants to talk with India about their problems.
He spoke to a US official named Marco Rubio and sent good wishes to Donald Trump.
Sharif also wants peace between Iran and Israel and wants to solve the issues through talks.
He wants to talk about things like the Kashmir region, trade, and counter-terrorism.
India, however, is only ready to talk about getting back the part of Kashmir that Pakistan controls and about terrorism.
Pakistani PM Sharif reaffirmed willingness to discuss all issues with India.
Sharif spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a telephonic conversation.
Sharif conveyed best wishes to US President Donald Trump.
Sharif emphasized the need for peaceful resolution of the Iran-Israel crisis.
India is only willing to discuss return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and terrorism.
- Who
- Shehbaz Sharif, Marco Rubio, and Donald Trump; also concerning Pakistan, India, and the Middle East.
- What
- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his willingness to hold talks with India on all issues.
- When
- During a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Why
- To address outstanding issues with India and foster dialogue.
Pakistan
India
Dialogue Scope
Pakistan
Willing to discuss all issues.
India
Only willing to discuss return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and terrorism.
- Prime Minister
- Shehbaz Sharif
- US Secretary of State
- Marco Rubio
- Topics for Discussion
- Jammu and Kashmir, Indus Water Treaty, trade, and counter-terrorism
- Crisis Discussed
- Iran-Israel
- US President
- Donald Trump
