Islamabad (TDI): The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, spoke with the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, David Lammy, and the Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, on Sunday.
Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, during the telephone conversation with the British Foreign Secretary, discussed the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, and strongly rejected the false accusation and baseless propaganda of India.
He specifically criticized India’s unilateral decision of suspending Indus Water Treaty (IWT), calling it a deliberate violation of international obligations.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, today spoke with the UK’s Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon David Lammy MP @DavidLammy.
DPM/FM briefed him on the current regional situation, sharing India’s false accusations, baseless propaganda, and… pic.twitter.com/5yNuOOpdWH
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 27, 2025
Furthermore, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promote peace and regional stability, while securing its national interests.
During the conversation, the British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, emphasized the need for de-escalation in tensions between the two nuclear neighbors, Pakistan and India, and called for peaceful resolution of conflict through dialogue.
Senator Ishaq Dar welcomed the suggestion of Foreign Secretary David Lammy and stated that Pakistan has been open to any steps towards transparency and would keenly participate in independent and impartial investigations regarding the Pehalgam attack.
Conversation With Chinese FM
Earlier, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar also had a telephone conversation with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. During the conversation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed China’s solidarity with Pakistan, and reiterated China’s backing for Pakistan’s “reasonable security concerns.”
He also emphasizing that countering terrorism is a shared responsibility of the entire international community.
Senator Ishaq Dar stressed that Pakistan stands firm in the fight against terrorism and is committed to de-escalating tensions in the region. However, unfortunately, Indian media leveled allegations against Pakistan without any substantial evidence.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, today held a telephone conversation with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi.
DPM/FM briefed FM Wang Yi on current regional… pic.twitter.com/rqjJqjyhZP
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 27, 2025
China’s Foreign Minister underscored that any disputes between Pakistan and India would not serve either nation, and would lead to instability in the region. He urged Pakistan and India to exercise restraint and engage in peaceful negotiations through dialogue.
“Supporting Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts is part of China’s broader commitment to regional peace and stability,” he stated.
Responding to China’s unwavering support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed gratitude and assured that Pakistan remained focused on dealing with the situation responsibly while maintaining close communications with Beijing and the international community.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China also stated on Sunday, stating that China was closely following the developments of the current situation.
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“As Pakistan’s ironclad friend and all-weather strategic cooperative partner, China fully understands Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns and supports Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and security interests. China supports an impartial investigation as soon as possible, as the conflict does not serve the fundamental interests of either India or Pakistan nor does it contribute to regional peace and stability,” the statement said.
On April 22, five armed militants conducted an attack, killing 26 tourists and injuring 20 others in the city of Pahalgam, the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK).
The Indian Prime Minister falsely accused Pakistan of the attack. Not only did the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, unilaterally pull out of the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, but he also vowed to respond at the time and place of their choosing, leading to further escalating the tensions between the two countries.
Javaria Khalid is a writer and researcher, who specializes in Pakistan's Foreign Policy Analysis, Europe's Security, and Pakistan’s relations with the European countries and the EU. She can be reached at javariakhalid011@outlook.com
