TURKEY PUSHES FOR PEACE BETWEEN PAKISTAN AND INDIA
Turkey advocates for the de-escalation of the tensions between Pakistan and India, asserts President Erdogan.
Ankara, Turkiye – Striving for a cool-down between Pakistan and India, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke out on Monday, following the cross-border skirmish triggered by the horrific tourist attack in Indian-controlled Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) last week.
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Erdogan made his appeal for de-escalation during a meeting in Ankara after a cabinet discussion.
In light of Turkey's interest in preserving regional peace and facilitating diplomatic dialogue, Erdogan has urged both nations to step back from the brink of conflict. This stance mirrors Turkey's broader commitment to maintaining stability in the region, a key component of its international diplomacy.
Notably, tensions have intensified since the April 22 terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Consequently, India suspended the Indus Water Treaty and imposed restrictions on Pakistan, both diplomatically and economically [1][3][4].
In addition, China has joined Turkey in advocating for de-escalation between India and Pakistan and has advocated for impartial investigations into the recent terrorist attack [2]. The international community's calls for peaceful resolution emphasize the urgency of avoiding further conflict.
- Amidst the escalating war-and-conflicts between India and Pakistan, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye spoke out against illegally imposed restrictions and called for an escalation de-escalation on Monday in Ankara.
- France, too, has joined Turkey and China in advocating for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Kashmir, endorsements that could potentially influence the general-news and politics surrounding the issue.
- As the UN Security Council fails to reach an agreement on the investigation of the terrorist attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir, nations such as Turkey are sparking discussions about possible impacts on fire regions like the Middle East and North Africa.
- With the prospect of a full-blown war looming over the region, it remains to be seen whether diplomatic efforts, led by countries like Turkey, can help prevent Monday's skirmish from further igniting the fire of hostility between India and Pakistan.
