World leaders urge restraint after growing Pakistan-India tensions

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On Wednesday, India attacked Pakistani cities of Punjab and Azad Kashmir and after the attack by the Pakistan Armed Forces in retaliation, five Indian Air Force (IAF) shot jet and destroyed the brigade headquarters.

Director General of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) LT General LT General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed that all jets of Pakistan Air Force are safe after engaging Indian jets.

The destroyed Indian Air Force (IAF) jets included three French -made Rafael, one SU30 Maki and a mug 29 Flaram, confirmed the military spokesman for Reuters.

Following the growing aggression between the two countries after the Indian invasion, world leaders, UN officials and the international community have expressed deep concerns.

Rising tensions in Trump ‘shame’

US President Donald Trump said he hoped that the clashes between India and Pakistan armed with nuclear weapons “very fast”, when New Delhi forces launched strikes and Islamabad pledged retaliation.

He described the growing tension between India and Pakistan as “shame”.

“It’s a shame, we have just heard about it,” Trump said in the White House.

He added, “I think people knew that something was going to happen on the basis of the past. They have been fighting for many, decades and centuries, in fact, if you really think about it.”

“I just hope it will end very soon,” Trump said.

“We continue to urge Pakistan and India to work towards a responsible resolution, which maintains long -term peace and regional stability in South Asia,” State Department spokesman Temmy Bruce told reporters.

Rubio says both sides should engage in dialogue

Additionally, Foreign Secretary Marco Rubio spoke to his counterparts with India and Pakistan, encouraging both sides to engage in negotiations to resolve the growing military confrontation.

“They are encouraging India and Pakistan to reopen a channel between their leadership and open a channel to prevent further additions, Brian Hughes, a spokesman for the US National Security Council, said in a statement.

UN chief ‘very worried’

In addition, UN Secretary -General Antonio Guterres was “very worried” about Indian military attacks on Pakistan, his spokesman said on Tuesday that India said it had targeted nine sites in the Pakistani territory.

Spokeswoman Stephen Doojark said, “The Secretary -General is very worried about the Line of Control and Indian military operations across the international border. He calls for more and more military sanctions from both countries. The world cannot afford military confrontation between India and Pakistan.”

China emphasizes both parties to practice patience

In addition, China called on both India and Pakistan to use prevention and keep peace and stability first, its Foreign Ministry said in response to a military increase between South Asian countries.

The Chinese Ministry said in a statement that it regrets India’s military action and is concerned about the current situation.

Turkey expresses solidarity with Pakistan

Meanwhile, the Turkish Foreign Minister has contacted his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar by telephone to unite India’s indiscriminate aggression.

According to FO spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan, Faden expressed deep concern over the deteriorating regional security situation. The two ministers agreed to stay in close contact with the beginning of development.

Russia urges both sides to show patience

In addition, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that it was deeply concerned about the deep military conflict between India and Pakistan, and demanded that the two countries be banned.

Russia has passionate relations with both India and Pakistan.

After gaining independence from the British in 1947, India and Pakistan have fought for three warfare.