Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: United Nations General Assembly President Philemon Yang has said the cease-fire agreement between India and Pakistan reflects their commitment to regional peace. Welcoming the ceasefire, he said, “It is a meaningful step towards de-escalation reflecting the commitment of both nations to regional peace and stability.”
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres viewed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan as a “positive step” towards easing tensions and hopes it will contribute to “lasting peace,” according to his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
India and Pakistan reached a cease-fire agreement on May 10. However, hours after the agreement, Pakistan violated the ceasefire. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that the Indian armed forces have been responding adequately to the ceasefire violations.
Speaking at a press briefing, Misri said the Government has taken a serious note of the Pakistani actions. “This is a breach of understanding. The army is monitoring the situation closely,” he said.
He informed that the agreement to halt the ongoing hostilities over the past few days was reached this evening. However, in the past few hours, there have been serious violations of this agreement from the Pakistani side.
Guterres has condemned the Pahalgam terrorist massacre in the strongest terms several times.
He said, “Targeting civilians is unacceptable — and those responsible must be brought to justice through transparent, credible, and lawful means.”