United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday known as External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and ‘strongly’ condemned the Pahalgam terror assault of April 22. He additionally expressed worry over the emerging tensions between India and Pakistan.
The UN Secretary-General additionally spoke to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a separate telephonic dialog on Tuesday itself.
A observation at the legitimate website online of the UN Secretary General, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated, “The Secretary-General spoke separately today by telephone with H.E. Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and H.E. Mr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister for External Affairs of the Republic of India.”
It used to be reported that Guterres strongly condemned the terrorist assault in India’s Jammu and Kashmir. He additionally famous the significance of pursuing justice and duty via ‘lawful manner.’
“The Secretary-General noted the importance of pursuing justice and accountability for these attacks through lawful means,” the observation added.
In addition, the UN Secretary-General additionally expressed his worry concerning the emerging tensions between the 2 international locations and underscored the need to keep away from disagreement.
“The Secretary-General also expressed his deep concern at rising tensions between India and Pakistan and underscored the need to avoid a confrontation that could result in tragic consequences. He offered his Good Offices to support de-escalation efforts,” the observation persevered.
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Jaishankar, in a publish at the social media platform X, additionally knowledgeable concerning the telephone name and stated that he appreciates the UN Secretary-General’s “unequivocal condemnation” of the Pahalgam terror assault.
“Appreciate his unequivocal condemnation of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Agreed on the importance of accountability,” he wrote.
The External Affairs Minister additionally clarified that India is resolved to convey the perpetrators, planners, and backers of this assault to justice.
Received a decision from @UN SG @antonioguterres.
Appreciate his unequivocal condemnation of the terrorist assault in Pahalgam. Agreed at the significance of duty.
India is resolved that the perpetrators, planners and backers of this assault are delivered to justice.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 29, 2025
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In the fatal terror assault of Pahalgam, 26 other people have been gunned down whilst a number of others have been injured, this resulted in emerging tensions between India and Pakistan.