Press Statement
Statement?by the?President?of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ?General?Assembly, H.E. Philemon Yang,?
on the situation between India and Pakistan
I am deeply concerned about the escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan.
I call for both sides to exercise maximum restraint and for an immediate de-escalation.
I reiterate my condemnation of all terrorist attacks and attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure.
I firmly believe that dialogue and diplomatic solutions in line with the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Charter and international law are the only ways to resolve differences and achieve lasting peace and stability.
New York, 7 May 2025
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