Just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that India and Pakistan should “go out to dinner” to resolve their tensions, the U.S. State Department confirmed its focus on promoting direct dialogue between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Speaking at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh, Trump emphasized his involvement in brokering a recent ceasefire between the South Asian rivals and encouraged them to build on this progress. Highlighting the need for trade and peace over conflict, Trump humorously remarked that instead of trading missiles, the countries should trade the beautiful goods they produce—though he did not specify which leaders he spoke with. He also expressed hope, addressing Secretary of State Marco Rubio, that the two nations might soon meet over a peaceful dinner.