Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Maleeha Lodhi told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that India’s decision to hurl baseless and unverified accusations at Pakistan was threatening regional stability.
She called on Guterres at the United Nations Headquarters on Wednesday.
During the meeting, she briefed the secretary-general about the latest developments and the situation in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOK)
Lodhi requested Guterres to play a role in de-escalating tensions in the region.
Meanwhile, Lodhi also called on the UN Security Council President Anatolio Ndong Mba and briefed him about the situation in the region.
She also informed the UNSC president of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s public statement in which he had offered dialogue to India but also asserted that Pakistan will respond if India embarks on any misadventure.
Earlier, Guterres expressed deep concern “at the increase in tensions between India and Pakistan” and asked both the sides to “exercise maximum restraint and offered his good offices to ease the crisis,” it was reported.
During a media briefing, UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said, “The secretary-general stresses the importance for both sides to exercise maximum restraint and take immediate steps to de-escalate tensions.”
“His good offices are available if accepted by both sides,” she added.
from Pakistan Today
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