Wed May 07 09:51:53 UTC 2025: **UK Urges Dialogue as India Launches Missile Strikes on Pakistan**
LONDON – Following India’s Operation Sindoor, a series of missile strikes targeting terror camps in Pakistan, the United Kingdom has called for dialogue and de-escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. British officials expressed deep concern over the escalating situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds stated that the UK is ready to support both India and Pakistan in their efforts to find a peaceful resolution. He emphasized the shared interest in regional stability and de-escalation. The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) also updated its travel advisory for India, warning of military activity.
Several UK politicians echoed the call for restraint. Scottish First Minister John Swinney urged calm and dialogue, while Labour MP Stella Creasy highlighted the risk to civilians. Former Conservative Foreign Office minister Lord Tariq Ahmad warned of the real potential for war between the two nations. His statement underscored the international concern over the escalating conflict and the need for urgent intervention to prevent further escalation.
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