Following the horrific assault on tourists in the Indian-administered portion of Kashmir last month, Iran’s foreign minister held talks with top Pakistani officials Monday in an attempt to defuse the escalating tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi.
Abbas Araghchi is the first foreign official to visit Islamabad since tensions escalated following the slaughter in Pahalgam on April 22, which killed 26 people, mostly Hindu tourists from India. Tehran has volunteered to assist in reducing hostilities between the neighbours that possess nuclear weapons.
On Monday, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also encouraged all parties to use caution and make choices that put peace and human life first. “A military solution is not a solution,” he said reporters.
Guterres declared, “The time has come for maximum restraint and stepping back from the brink.” “Any initiative that encourages de-escalation, diplomacy, and a renewed commitment to peace has the support of the United Nations.”
Islamabad has volunteered to assist with a global inquiry. Several foreign leaders have encouraged both parties to exercise prudence and prevent further escalation, but India has not yet accepted the offer.
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