G7 urges India, Pakistan to de-escalate after missile tensions and Pahalgam attack

The G7 nations on Friday urged immediate de-escalation amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following alleged missile strikes.

In a joint statement, the bloc called on both nuclear-armed neighbors to engage in direct dialogue to prevent further conflict and ensure regional stability.

“We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, along with the High Representative of the European Union, strongly condemn the egregious terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 and urge maximum restraint from both India and Pakistan,” the statement read.

“Further military escalation poses a serious threat to regional stability. We are deeply concerned for the safety of civilians on both sides.”

The statement added: “We call for immediate de-escalation and encourage both countries to engage in direct dialogue towards a peaceful outcome. We continue to monitor events closely and express our support for a swift and lasting diplomatic resolution.”

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