Türkiye on Saturday welcomed the declaration of a ceasefire between Pakistan and India.
“We call on the parties to make maximum use of the opportunity provided by the ceasefire to establish a direct and healthy dialogue,” a Turkish Foreign Ministry assertion stated.
It is “evident” that mechanisms for dialogue, notably in counter-terrorism, have to be developed to forestall future escalations and promote lasting stability in South Asia, the ministry said.
It additionally expressed Türkiye’s gratitude to all nations, particularly the US, which have made contributions in reaching the ceasefire.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump stated that each Pakistan and India have reached a “full and immediate” ceasefire after days of intense preventing. Following Trump’s announcement, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri additionally confirmed the event.
Source: www.anews.com.tr