US asks India and Pakistan to ‘exercise restraint’
02 March 2019 |
7:45 am
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with India and Pakistan's foreign ministers. He urged both nations to 'prioritize direct communication' as tensions remain high, following India's air strikes on Pakistani soil.
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