Turkey Calls for Restraint Between India and Pakistan Amid Escalation

Turkey has urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint as tensions rise following India's recent military actions, which pose the risk of a broader conflict. The Turkish foreign ministry also supported Pakistan's demand for an investigation into a militant attack in the region that left 26 people dead.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Ankara | Updated: 07-05-2025 14:43 IST | Created: 07-05-2025 14:43 IST

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Turkey issued a call for calm between India and Pakistan amid increasing military tensions, underscored by India's recent actions that could lead to a larger conflict, the Turkish foreign ministry stated on Wednesday.

The ministry underscored its support for Pakistan's appeal for a probe into the Islamist militant attack that claimed 26 lives on the Indian-administered side of the Himalayan region on April 22.

Turkey's intervention marks a rare instance of involvement in the conflict, highlighting the nation's concern over regional stability and potential escalation.

(With inputs from agencies.)