UK Foreign Secretary phones DPM Dar; calls for restraint, de-escalation
Pakistan
Says Pakistan has demonstrated restraint in the face of these violations of international law
ISLAMABAD (APP) - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday received a telephone call from British Secretary of State David Lammy, who expressed deep concern over the unfolding situation between Pakistan and India.
The UK foreign secretary conveyed his condolences on the tragic loss of civilian lives and underscored the need for both sides to exercise restraint and de-escalate, according to a Foreign Office press release.
DPM Dar briefed him on the regional situation due to India’s illegal and unprovoked attacks on multiple cities across Pakistan that resulted in the martyrdom of innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly.
He emphasized that Pakistan had demonstrated restraint in the face of these violations of international law and the UN Charter that threatened regional peace and security. The Government of Pakistan remained firmly committed to defending the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, Dar added.
NORWEGIAN FM
Earlier, Foreign Minister Dar spoke with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and apprised him of the deteriorating regional situation caused by India’s illegal and unprovoked attacks on multiple cities across Pakistan.
The deputy prime minister told the Norwegian FM that the Indian attacks had resulted in the martyrdom of innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly.
He emphasized that Pakistan had demonstrated restraint in the face of these violations of international law and the UN Charter that threatened regional peace and security. The Government of Pakistan remained firmly committed to defending the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, he added.
Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide expressed deep concern over the ongoing escalation and conveyed his condolences on the tragic loss of civilian lives.
He appreciated the restraint shown by Pakistan and underscored the urgent need for de-escalation and the pursuit of diplomacy to avoid further conflict.
Discussing the bilateral relations, the Norwegian foreign minister acknowledged the positive contributions of the Pakistani diaspora to the socio-economic fabric of Norway.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and remain in close contact over the evolving situation.
