Global Leaders Urge Restraint Amid Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan

International Calls for Calm

Washington/Moscow: In light of escalating tensions, prominent global figures, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and US President Donald Trump, have urged both India and Pakistan to practice restraint, expressing hope for a swift resolution to the ongoing hostilities.

Following a terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian forces conducted missile strikes targeting nine locations associated with terrorism in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan, notably in Bhawalpur, a known base for the Jaish-e-Mohammad group.

Guterres emphasized the need for 'maximum military restraint' from both nations, highlighting the global stakes involved in a potential military clash.

His spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, conveyed the Secretary-General's concerns regarding Indian military actions across the Line of Control and the international border, stressing that the world cannot afford a conflict between these two nuclear-armed countries.

President Trump expressed his hope for a quick end to the violence, remarking on the long-standing nature of the conflict between the two nations.

When asked if he had a message for the involved parties, he simply stated, 'I just hope it ends very quickly.'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that he is closely monitoring the developments in the region.

Russia has also voiced its apprehension regarding the escalating military tensions following the Pahalgam attack. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova urged both sides to exercise restraint to avoid further deterioration.

She expressed hope that the disputes between New Delhi and Islamabad could be resolved through peaceful and diplomatic means, in line with the Simla Agreement of 1972 and the Lahore Declaration of 1999.

The United Arab Emirates has similarly called for restraint, urging both nations to de-escalate tensions to maintain regional and international peace.

UAE Deputy Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding to prevent military escalation and promote stability in South Asia.

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi reiterated his government's condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir, expressing concern that retaliatory actions could lead to a broader military conflict.

He urged both India and Pakistan to stabilize the situation through dialogue to ensure peace and stability in the region.