Erdogan Urges Pakistani Calm Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Turkish President Erdogan phoned Pakistan's Prime Minister Sharif to express solidarity after India attacked Pakistan. Erdogan praised Pakistan's restrained response and supported calls for investigation into a militant attack that escalated tensions. Turkey, maintaining ties with both nations, emphasized diplomatic efforts to prevent further conflict.

ANAKRA (Reuters) - In a show of diplomatic support, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to address the recent missile strikes by India on Pakistan and Pakistani-held Kashmir, according to a statement from the Turkish presidency.

Erdogan commended Sharif's 'calm and restrained' response and echoed Islamabad's call for an inquiry into the Islamist militant attack in Indian Kashmir on April 22, which killed 26 people. Pakistan has denied any involvement in the attack, refuting India's allegations.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry warned that India's actions risk exacerbating tensions to an 'all-out war,' advocating common sense. Despite strong ties with Pakistan, Ankara also maintains relations with India and emphasized its commitment to diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation.