Guterres calls on India and Pakistan to have the utmost military restraint

United Nations Secretary -General Antonio Guterres expressed his deep concern about the Indian military operation through the control and border line with Pakistan.
“The Secretary -General calls for the utmost military restraint from India and Pakistan, and confirms that the world cannot afford a military confrontation between the two countries.”

The Secretary -General stressed the necessity of exercising the utmost restraint, and avoiding the military confrontation that may easily be out of control, and that the military solution is not a solution.
Guterres expressed his willingness to exert his good endeavors to the Indian and Pakistani governments in support of peace, stressing that the United Nations supports any initiative that enhances de -escalation, enhances the path of diplomacy, and renews peace commitment.