Source : NEW INDIAN EXPRESS NEWS
They need to engage in dialogue to find a swift, diplomatic path forward, said Falconer.
The UK has a close and unique relationship with both countries. It is heartbreaking to see civilian lives being lost. If this escalates further, nobody wins.
We clearly condemned the horrific terrorist attack last month, he said referring to the Pahalgam terror attack and said it was the worst such attack for many years for that region.
Now, we need all sides to focus urgently on the steps needed to restore regional stability and ensure the protection of civilians, Falconer said.
He asserted that the UK will continue to work closely with international partners in pursuit of short-term de-escalation and longer-term stability.
We now need to see calm heads.
Britain will continue to play its full part for de-escalation and diplomacy, he said.
UK shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel highlighted India’s right to take reasonable and proportionate steps to defend itself, and to dismantle the vile terrorist infrastructure that has caused death and continues to threaten Indian security.
Terrorists based in Pakistan threaten India and western interests it was the country that Osama bin Laden was hiding in and because of the long history of violence being inflicted by terrorists on India, the UK has in place long-standing security cooperation agreements with India, noted the British Indian MP.
SOURCE :- NEW INDIAN EXPRESS
