The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, spoke with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. Guterres strongly condemned the attack and emphasized the need for justice and accountability through lawful means. He expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions between the two nations, warning that confrontation could have catastrophic consequences.
Guterres offered his support for de-escalation efforts and stressed that the region and the world cannot afford a confrontation between India and Pakistan. He remains concerned about the high level of tension between the two countries and wants to see both sides work towards de-escalation. The UN Secretary-General’s phone calls with Sharif and Jaishankar aimed to promote calm and restraint in the region.
Both leaders discussed the Pahalgam attack, with Jaishankar appreciating Guterres’ unequivocal condemnation and emphasizing India’s resolve to bring the perpetrators to justice. Sharif, on the other hand, called for a transparent and neutral investigation into the incident, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to peace while also vowing to defend its sovereignty if challenged. The international community’s involvement highlights the need for a peaceful resolution to the tensions between India and Pakistan.
