Sat May 10 02:05:20 UTC 2025: ## G7 Urges India and Pakistan to De-escalate Tensions
**Montreal, May 10, 2025** – The G7 nations have issued a joint statement calling for immediate de-escalation and maximum restraint in the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan. The statement, released Friday, expresses deep concern over the rising tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours, warning that further military escalation poses a serious threat to regional stability.
The G7 Foreign Ministers, representing Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union, condemned a terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22nd and urged both sides to engage in direct dialogue to achieve a peaceful resolution. The statement specifically calls for “immediate de-escalation” and emphasizes the need for a “swift and lasting diplomatic resolution.” The group stated that they are closely monitoring the situation.
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