Pakistan and India are in conflict. Pakistan has claimed to have shot down two Indian fighter jets and arrested two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots on Wednesday. This was in response to an intrusion by India into Pakistani airspace.
The international community has come forward in the current intense situation between the two nuclear powers.
Britain urges Pakistan, India to restrain and de-escalate tensions
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday that the United Kingdom is ‘deeply concerned’ over the rising tensions between India and Pakistan and urged the two countries to restrain and de-escalate.
Iran ready to play mediator’s role between Pakistan and India
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mehmood Qureshi, mediation between the two countries.
Germany asks Pakistan, India to act sensibly for regional stability
Germany on Wednesday urged Pakistan and India to de-escalate tensions after the situation set the region at unease.
The Germen foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Adebahr said that India and Pakistan bear responsibility for regional stability and urged both sides to refrain from steps that could further escalate the conflict.
China urges India, Pakistan to ‘exercise restraint’ after air strike
China urged India and Pakistan to “exercise restraint” and advised India to take its fight against terrorism through international cooperation.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said that India and Pakistan are both important countries in South Asia. Mutual understanding between the two countries will lead towards the peace and stability in the region.
