Washington DC, May 12 -- The US State Department welcomed the understanding reached by India and Pakistan on the cessation of hostilities and praised the leadership on choosing he path of wisdom, prudence and statesmanship.

In the remarks made by the State Department, it was noted that US President along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio continues to urge India and Pakistan to engage in direct communication and "maintain a full ceasefire".

It was also emphasised that America continues to offer its support to facilitate discussions between India and Pakistan so as to avert conflicts in future.

The State Department said, "We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of pea...