UN Secretary-General condemns the Pahalgam terrorist attack in a conversation with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

Taking a Stand Against Terror: The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, yet again voiced his condemnation of the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack in a call with India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar. With the importance of securing justice and accountability for such cowardly attacks at the forefront, Guterres underlined the significance of pursuing these goals through legal channels alone. As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate, the Secretary-General expressed deep concern and called for avoiding a conflict that could lead to catastrophic consequences.

At a press briefing on Tuesday, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, shared the updates on Guterres' phone conversations, revealing that the leader reached out to both Jaishankar and Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif. In these talks, the Secretary General reiterated his strong condemnation of the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack that took place in Indian-controlled Jammu & Kashmir. Guterres further highlighted the need to maintain peace and prevent unnecessary casualties by avoiding confrontation.

Offering his good offices to support any de-escalation efforts, Guterres wished to prevent a repeat of history. Notably, tensions between India and Pakistan have played out on the global stage, with the UNSC issuing a statement condemning the attack and urging the global community to work together to prosecute the perpetrators. This response was shaped by intricate diplomatic tensions between the involved nations, including key allies like China.

The President of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, Philemon Yang, also voiced his concern over the rising violence between the two nations. Expressing his sincere condolences to the families of the victims, Yang emphasized that the targeting of civilians is inexcusable under any circumstances and urged both parties to find a diplomatic resolution to this conflict. As the world watches, let's hope cooler heads prevail, and justice is served without further bloodshed.

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Antonio Guterres, the United Nations Secretary General, voiced his condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack in a call with India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, reiterating his strong condemnation of the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack that took place in Indian-controlled Jammu & Kashmir during his conversations with both Jaishankar and Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif.
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, shared updates on Guterres' phone conversations, revealing that the leader offered his good offices to support any de-escalation efforts, wishing to prevent a repeat of history.
The President of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, Philemon Yang, also voiced his concern over the rising violence between India and Pakistan, emphasizing that the targeting of civilians is inexcusable under any circumstances and urging both parties to find a diplomatic resolution to this conflict.
The UNSC issued a statement condemning the attack and urging the global community to work together to prosecute the perpetrators, with the response shaped by intricate diplomatic tensions between the involved nations, including key allies like China.