Russia Calls for Peace Talks Between India and Pakistan
Russia has called on India and Pakistan to go back to direct peace negotiations. The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, said, "We hope that both nations will have direct talks. We would like to see India and Pakistan establish trust one for another."
Continuing Ceasefire and Global Support
The ceasefire accord, signed following Operation Sindoor, holds between India and Pakistan. America welcomed this. It expressed its wholehearted support for peace and conflict prevention in the region. US leaders commended the actions of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for opting for peace.
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio also urged India and Pakistan to settle issues through direct talks.
China's Stand on India-Pakistan War
China, historically on the side of Pakistan during previous crises, also supported the ceasefire. It suggested dialogue and consultation as the next course of action. China underscored peaceful settlement through negotiations.
India and Pakistan React
India replied that any negotiations with Pakistan would be bilateral and only on terrorism. Pakistan was willing for peace negotiations but made a precondition. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated Pakistan desires the Kashmir dispute to be part of the negotiations.
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