Islamabad (TDI): Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on Thursday held a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar to discuss the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India.
Dar briefed Bayramov on Indian missile strikes on Pakistan on May 6-7, stating the attacks primarily targeted civilian areas and martyred dozens of civilians.
He also informed Bayramov about his diplomatic outreach to various nations to explain the ongoing situation, according to Anadolu Agency.
Bayramov extended his condolences for the civilian casualties and reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s solidarity with the people of Pakistan.
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He also condemned the attacks and stressed the significance of avoiding further escalation, calling for all parties to pursue a resolution through diplomatic means. Both sides also discussed other topics of mutual concern.
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Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors Pakistan and India have periodically flared, especially over the Kashmir issue. The recent deadly exchange marks one of the most dangerous escalations in months.
