G7 Calls For De-Escalation Between India, Pakistan; Condemn Pahalgam Terrorist Attack

The G7 Foreign Ministers on Friday called for the de-escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan and urged maximum restraint from both countries. 

The grouping also raised concern over the safety of the civilians and condemned the dastardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 26 civilians in Baisaran Valley. 

It called for the two countries to engage in direct dialogue and said it continues to monitor events closely. 

"We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and 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," a press release read. 

"Further military escalation poses a serious threat to regional stability. We are deeply concerned for the safety of civilians on both sides," it said.  

"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," the release added. 

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Gravely Concerned: Singapore 

Singapore also raised concern about the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and urged both parties to de-escalate. 

In a statement on Friday, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said, "Singapore is gravely concerned about the ongoing military confrontation between India and Pakistan following the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22."

"We call on both parties to de-escalate tensions through diplomatic means and ensure the safety of all civilians," it said. Earlier on May 7, the Southeast Asian nation advised Singaporeans to defer all non-essential travel to Jammu and Kashmir in India, and to Pakistan.

It advised its citizens in both countries to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions for personal safety. 

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