Bangladesh urges India, Pakistan to remain calm, refrain from escalation

The Bangladesh government has urged nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan to remain calm and show restraint after the conflict between the countries escalated to military strikes.

Dhaka made the statement on Wednesday after India and Pakistan conducted “retaliatory” strikes against each other following the militant attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 people, mostly tourists.

“The Government of Bangladesh is closely observing the evolving situation in India and Pakistan,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

“Bangladesh expresses its deep concern over the situation, and urges both the countries to remain calm, show restraint and refrain from taking any steps that could further aggravate the situation.”

The ministry said, “In the spirit of regional peace, prosperity and stability, Bangladesh remains hopeful that tensions will be defused through diplomatic endeavours, and that peace will ultimately prevail for the benefits of the peoples in the region.”