G7 Calls for Dialogue Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

The Group of Seven (G7) nations have urged India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint and engage in direct dialogue amid escalating hostilities. This comes in response to a deadly attack in Indian Kashmir and subsequent retaliatory strikes by India into Pakistan. Both countries are urged to pursue peaceful solutions.

The Group of Seven countries have issued a strong appeal for restraint and dialogue between India and Pakistan amidst escalating tensions. The call comes after a deadly attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir on April 22, which has heightened hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

A statement released by Canada on behalf of the G7—comprising Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.S., the UK, and the EU—condemned the attack and emphasized the need for immediate de-escalation. The G7 urged both nations to engage in direct dialogue to achieve a peaceful resolution.

This diplomatic intervention follows Indian military strikes inside Pakistan, targeting what they described as militant bases, a move India says was in retaliation for the attack on April 22. While India blames Pakistan for the assault, Pakistan denies involvement and has vowed to retaliate.