Times of Islamabad

Britain responds over Pakistan India escalation

Britain responds over Pakistan India escalation

LONDON – In an official statement, British Prime Minister Theresa May saidon Wednesday that the United Kingdom is ‘deeply concerned’ over the risingtensions in India and Pakistan.

The UK PM’s official statements comes after the Pakistan Air Force shotdown two Indian aircraft inside its air space and captured one of theIndian airforce pilots.

“The UK is deeply concerned about rising tensions between India andPakistan and urgently calls for restraint on both sides to avoid furtherescalation,” said May.

“We are in regular contact with both countries, urging dialogue anddiplomatic solutions to ensure regional stability. We are working closelywith international partners including through the United Nations SecurityCouncil to de-escalate tensions,” stated the official statement quoting UKPM Theresa May.