UN chief again urges India, Pakistan to de-escalate tensions
Last updated on: 22 March,2019 05:49 am
UN chief said it is imperative that India and Pakistan resolve their differences through engagement.
UNITED NATIONS (APP) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Thursday called on India and Pakistan to "de-escalate the tensions" between them as the two countries’ militaries still remain on alert.
"It is imperative that India and Pakistan de-escalate the tensions," and resolve their differences through engagement, the UN chief s Deputy Spokesman, Farhan Haq, said in response to a question at the regular noon briefing at UN Headquarters in New York.
The spokesman said the secretary-general stands ready to play a "helpful role" in lowering the India-Pakistan tensions. His good offices were available provided the both countries agree to this course.