The White House also weighed in on the situation
Digital Desk: The G7 countries, which consist of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union, released a joint statement on Saturday denouncing the 22nd April terror attack in Pahalgam. With keen concern on the price of mounting tensions between India and Pakistan, the group called for maximum restraint and threatened a further military escalation.
“We, the G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union, strongly denounce the heinous terrorist attack on 22nd April in Pahalgam and call for maximum restraint by both India and Pakistan,” read a statement. The ministers spoke about the danger to regional stability and raised concerns about the lives of civilians on both sides of the border.
The G7 also called on both countries to avoid military clashes and instead hold open-door negotiations. “We request immediate de-escalation and advise both concerned countries to discuss in preparation for a peaceful solution. We remain vigilant with the events and we make our support known for a quick and permanent diplomatic solution,” the statement read.
The White House had also entered the fray earlier in the day. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated the United States’ commitment to finding a common ground between India and Pakistan. She said that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been working hard to bring both sides together to ensure that they calm down.
“The President wants to see this de-escalate as quickly as possible,” said Leavitt on the basis of understanding the historic complexities of the India-Pakistan relationship, he said. “The Secretary of State and our National Security Adviser have been in constant touch with the leaders of both nations to end this conflict amicably,” she noted.
In light of the recent attack, increasing cross-border tensions, and the growing concern worldwide over possible escalation, the statements are released.
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