Source : NEW INDIAN EXPRESS NEWS
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed grave concern about the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, saying that the relationship between the two countries has reached a “boiling point” and that tensions are at their “highest in years.” He warned that “military confrontation can spin out of control”.
“Make no mistake. A military solution is no solution,” Guterres said in a brief statement.
Guterres added that he understands the “raw feelings” following the “awful” terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 and again strongly condemned that attack, extending his condolences to the families of the victims.
“Targeting civilians is unacceptable, and those responsible must be brought to justice through credible and lawful means,” he said.
Guterres, in a statement on Monday, urged both nations to exercise “maximum restraint and stepping back from the brink” to prevent further destabilisation of the region. “It pains me to see India-Pakistan relations reaching a boiling point,” he said, highlighting the severity of the situation.
He reiterated his offer of his “good offices” to both governments in the service of peace.
SOURCE :- NEW INDIAN EXPRESS
