United Nations Secretary-Basic António Guterres on Tuesday referred to as Exterior Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and ‘strongly’ condemned the Pahalgam terror assault of April 22. He additionally expressed concern over the rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
The UN Secretary-Basic additionally spoke to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a separate telephonic dialog on Tuesday itself.
An announcement on the official web site of the UN Secretary Basic, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric mentioned, “The Secretary-Basic spoke individually at this time by phone with H.E. Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and H.E. Mr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister for Exterior Affairs of the Republic of India.”
It was reported that Guterres strongly condemned the terrorist assault in India’s Jammu and Kashmir. He additionally famous the significance of pursuing justice and accountability by way of ‘lawful means.’
“The Secretary-Basic famous the significance of pursuing justice and accountability for these assaults by way of lawful means,” the assertion added.
As well as, the UN Secretary-Basic additionally expressed his concern concerning the rising tensions between the 2 nations and underscored the need to keep away from confrontation.
“The Secretary-Basic additionally expressed his deep concern at rising tensions between India and Pakistan and underscored the necessity to keep away from a confrontation that might lead to tragic penalties. He supplied his Good Workplaces to help de-escalation efforts,” the assertion continued.
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Jaishankar, in a submit on the social media platform X, additionally knowledgeable concerning the cellphone name and mentioned that he appreciates the UN Secretary-Basic’s “unequivocal condemnation” of the Pahalgam terror assault.
“Recognize his unequivocal condemnation of the terrorist assault in Pahalgam. Agreed on the significance of accountability,” he wrote.
The Exterior Affairs Minister additionally clarified that India is resolved to convey the perpetrators, planners, and backers of this assault to justice.
Acquired a name from @UN SG @antonioguterres.
Recognize his unequivocal condemnation of the terrorist assault in Pahalgam. Agreed on the significance of accountability.
India is resolved that the perpetrators, planners and backers of this assault are dropped at justice.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 29, 2025
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Within the lethal terror assault of Pahalgam, 26 folks had been gunned down whereas a number of others had been injured, this led to rising tensions between India and Pakistan.