UNITED NATIONS: Amid rising hostilities between India and Pakistan, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Philemon Yang has called on both countries to exercise maximum restraint and immediately de-escalate tensions.
His appeal comes in the aftermath of India’s Operation Sindoor, which triggered a strong response from Pakistan.
“I am deeply concerned about the escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan,” Yang posted on X, formerly Twitter. “I call for both sides to exercise maximum restraint and for an immediate de-escalation.”
Yang emphasized that any lasting peace must be rooted in diplomacy and adherence to international law.
“I firmly believe that dialogue and diplomatic solutions in line with the UN Charter and international law are the only ways to resolve differences and achieve lasting peace and stability,” he added.
The UNGA president’s statement echoed earlier global appeals urging both nuclear-armed nations to step back from confrontation and re-engage through peaceful means.
