External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He said India will strongly counter any attempts to increase tension.
The talk happened after Pakistan attacked Indian border areas.
Jaishankar said Indiaās response was careful and targeted. He made it clear that India will not allow any further provocation.
Rubio also spoke with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He asked both sides to reduce tension.
The US wants India and Pakistan to talk directly. Rubio said the US supports peace and better communication between the two countries.