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BBC News
07-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Global leaders call for 'de-escalation' of India-Pakistan hostilities
Global leaders call for 'restraint' as India-Pakistan hostilities escalate The site of an Indian missile strike near Bahawalpur, Punjab province, Pakistan World leaders urged the two sides to exercise "restraint" and called for a de-escalation of hostilities. Indian police alleged that two of the attackers were Pakistani nationals, with Delhi accusing Pakistan of supporting militants - a charge Islamabad denies. India said it acted in response to a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir two weeks ago that killed 25 Indians and one Nepali. Pakistan has denied involvement in the attack. Overnight into Wednesday, India launched strikes on sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. A diplomatic push is underway to bring India and Pakistan back from the brink as tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours have escalated. "The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan," UN Secretary-General António Guterres's spokesman said. He said Guterres is calling for "maximum military restraint from both countries". UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the situation was a "serious concern". "The UK government is urging India and Pakistan to show restraint and engage in direct dialogue to find a swift, diplomatic path forward," Lammy said. "I have made clear to my counterparts in India and Pakistan that if this escalates further, nobody wins." Lammy also said the safety of British nationals in the region was "our priority", with the UK foreign office monitoring developments closely. US President Donald Trump called it a "shame" and said that he "hopes it ends very quickly". China's foreign ministry said India's military operation was "regrettable". France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot told French media: "We understand India's desire to protect itself against the scourge of terrorism, but we obviously call on both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint to avoid escalation and, of course, to protect civilians." Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi travelled to Delhi and is due to meet with India's president and external affairs minister on Thursday, after holding talks with Pakistan's army chief and prime minister earlier this week. Iran has offered to mediate between India and Pakistan. India said its strikes had targeted sites "from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed" and "no Pakistani military facilities have been targeted". Pakistan said six locations had been hit, but denied India's allegations of these being terrorist infrastructure. Pakistani authorities said India's strikes had killed 31 people. Indian authorities said at least 15 civilians had been killed by Pakistani shelling. Pakistan's military said it had shot down five Indian aircraft and a drone. India has yet to respond to these claims. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the air force made its defence - which was a "reply from our side to them".
Malay Mail
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
‘The world cannot afford it': World powers urge India, Pakistan to show restraint fearing wider conflict
PARIS, May 7 — Deadly clashes between India and Pakistan have prompted concern and calls for restraint from around the world today. The violence was the worst to erupt between the nuclear-armed neighbours and arch-foes in two decades. Here are key reactions: 'Prioritise peace': China 'We call on both India and Pakistan to prioritise peace and stability, remain calm and restrained and avoid taking actions that further complicate the situation,' China's foreign ministry said. 'Hope it ends very quickly': Trump 'It's a shame, we just heard about it,' said US President Donald Trump. 'I just hope it ends very quickly,' he later added. 'Defuse situation': US US Secretary of State Marco Rubio 'is encouraging India and Pakistan to re-open a channel between their leadership to defuse the situation and prevent further escalation,' said US National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes, after Rubio spoke with his counterparts from India and Pakistan. 'Maximum military restraint': UN 'The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international border. He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries,' said the spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. 'The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan,' he added. 'Exercise restraint': France 'We understand India's desire to protect itself against the scourge of terrorism, but we obviously call on both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint to avoid escalation and, of course, to protect civilians,' French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said in an interview on TF1 television. 'De-escalation': UK 'Our message would be that we are a friend, a partner to both countries. We stand ready to support both countries. Both have a huge interest in regional stability, in dialogue, in de-escalation and anything we can do to support that, we are here and willing to do,' UK Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds told BBC radio. 'Prevent further deterioration': Russia Russia's foreign ministry said it was 'deeply concerned by the escalation of military confrontation', called 'on the parties to exercise restraint to prevent further deterioration' and said it hoped tensions could be 'resolved through peaceful, diplomatic means.' — AFP
Times of Oman
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
UN Secretary-General: Tensions between India and Pakistan reach highest in years
New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that tensions between India and Pakistan reached "their highest in years." Guterres called for "maximum restraint" and avoiding a military confrontation that could easily spin out of control. Addressing journalists, Guterres said "It is also essential – especially at this critical hour – to avoid a military confrontation that could easily spin out of control." "Now is the time for maximum restraint and stepping back from the brink," he said. He offered his good offices to both governments to help defuse tensions and promote diplomacy, stressing that "a military solution is no solution." "The United Nations stands ready to support any initiative that promotes de-escalation, diplomacy, and a renewed commitment to peace," he added.
