Saudi Arabia urges Pakistan and India to de-escalate tensions

Saudi Arabia has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, particularly the continued exchange of fire along their shared borders.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on both nations to de-escalate, avoid further escalation, and resolve their disputes through diplomatic means.

The Kingdom emphasized the importance of respecting the principles of good neighbourliness and working toward regional stability and peace for the benefit of both peoples and the wider region.

Islamabad, however, has distanced itself from the attack, expressing concern and offering to cooperate with an independent inquiry into the attack.

India suspended a decades-long water-sharing agreement, the Indus Waters Treaty, following the attack, a move condemned by Islamabad.

The two countries have also shut border crossings and further downgraded diplomatic ties.–Saudi Gazette