Germany called on India and Pakistan to a responsible position against the background of exacerbation of tension between the two countries.
The German Foreign Ministry made a statement on the situation between India and Pakistan.
The statement of the department in X states that after the “terrifying terrorist attack in Kashmir” and the subsequent military response of India, both sides should immediately show restraint and act responsibly.
The need to prevent further escalation and ensuring the protection of the civilian population is especially emphasized. It is also noted that Germany maintains contacts with both countries.
The report says that the situation is under close supervision, and today the crisis headquarters will gather in Germany’s Foreign Ministry.
German citizens who are in the region are recommended to follow the recommendations for travel and security, as well as update their data on the site “Krisenvorsorgeliste.diplo.de”.
– exacerbation of the conflict after the missile strikes of India
India on May 6 struck missile strikes on the territory of Pakistan, including Azad Kashmir, located under Pakistani control.
The attack was a response to a terrorist attack, which occurred on April 22 in the Indian district of Pakhalgam, as a result of which 26 people were killed.
According to the Indian side, nine goals that she described as “terrorist objects” were successfully affected. However, the Pakistani authorities claim that the attacks were on six civilian facilities, as a result of which eight people died, including a child, 35 were injured, two more are missing.
The Pakistani Army announced the confusion of five Indian fighters during the attack, but in New Delhi refuted this information.