The United Nations Wednesday renewed its call for “maximum restraint” in the wake of India’s missile attacks on parts of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir that took innocent lives, and the Pakistani forceful retaliatory action that silenced the guns.
Responding to questions at a news briefing at UN Headquarters in New York, UN Spokesperson Stephanie Tramblay reiterated that the world cannot afford a military confrontation between the two South Asian neighbours.
Asked whether the UN personnel serving the United Nations Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), which monitors the Line of Control in Kashmir, were safe, she said, “Yes, we checked and everybody was safe.”
Separately, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday held a telephone call with the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission (HR/VP), Kaja Kallas at the latter’s initiative.
The two leaders had also previously discussed the regional situation on May 2, 2025, a press statement issued by the Foreign Offices Spokesperson said.
During the call, the deputy PM thanked Kallas for the EU’s support and solidarity with Pakistan during these difficult times.
He strongly condemned India’s blatant act of war, which violated Pakistan’s sovereignty and jeopardized regional peace and stability.
Emphasizing that India’s actions were in violation of the UN Charter, international law, and the norms governing interstate relations, the DPM/FM rejected India’s baseless claims of targeting terrorist infrastructure. He reiterated that there was no credible evidence linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam attack.
He added that Pakistan reserved the right to respond appropriately at a time and place of its choosing, in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter and as enshrined in international law.
HR/VP Kallas expressed heartfelt condolences for the loss of civilian lives and extended her sympathies to the families of the victims. She reiterated that both sides must exercise full restraint and pursue dialogue and diplomacy.
Moreover, Azerbaijan on Thursday voiced concern over escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, condemning New Delhi’s recent military strikes on Pakistani territory.
The Foreign Ministry in a statement issued in Baku said, “We condemn military attacks against the Islamic Republic of Pakistan that killed and injured several civilians.”
Expressing solidarity with Pakistan, the ministry conveyed condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
“We call on all parties to exercise restraint and to resolve the conflict through diplomatic means,” it added.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and prevent further escalation of the conflict, the head of state wrote about this on his Facebook page.
“We express deep concern over the escalation of tensions between friendly countries – India and Pakistan, which are members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
We call on both sides to exercise maximum restraint, prevent further escalation of the conflict and return to negotiations for a peaceful settlement.
The Kyrgyz Republic consistently advocates stability, security and respect for international law,” the president wrote.