UN SG Telephones S Jaishankar, Strongly Condemns Pahalgam Assault, Expresses Concern At India-Pak Rising Tensions
United Nations Secretary-Common António Guterres on Tuesday known 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-Common 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 Common, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric mentioned, “The Secretary-Common 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 via ‘lawful means.’
“The Secretary-Common famous the significance of pursuing justice and accountability for these assaults via lawful means,” the assertion added.
As well as, the UN Secretary-Common additionally expressed his concern concerning the rising tensions between the 2 nations and underscored the need to keep away from confrontation.
“The Secretary-Common additionally expressed his deep concern at rising tensions between India and Pakistan and underscored the necessity to keep away from a confrontation that would end in tragic penalties. He provided his Good Places of work to help de-escalation efforts,” the assertion continued.
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Jaishankar, in a put up on the social media platform X, additionally knowledgeable concerning the telephone name and mentioned that he appreciates the UN Secretary-Common’s “unequivocal condemnation” of the Pahalgam terror assault.
“Respect 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 carry the perpetrators, planners, and backers of this assault to justice.
Obtained a name from @UN SG @antonioguterres.
Respect 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 individuals had been gunned down whereas a number of others had been injured, this led to rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
