ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation on Friday with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and discussed the escalation of tension in the South Asia region.
Ishaq Dar briefed the Foreign Minister of Denmark on the evolving regional situation and the measures taken by Pakistan’s National Security Committee in response to India’s baseless accusations and its unilateral and provocative actions, a Foreign Ministry statement said.
He strongly rejected India’s decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, which is a clear violation of treaty provisions and international law.
The Deputy Prime Minister underscored Pakistan’s resolve to safeguard its sovereignty and national interests while contributing to regional peace and security.
Expressing concern over the escalation, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen emphasised the importance of both sides exercising restraint.
The two leaders agreed to maintain close contact on regional and global developments, particularly at the UN Security Council, as non-permanent members.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, held a telephone conversation today with the Foreign Minister of Denmark, Lars Løkke Rasmussen @larsloekke.
DPM/FM Dar briefed FM Rasmussen on the evolving regional situation and the measures taken… pic.twitter.com/RfGXYUTgXH
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 2, 2025
They also agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation, especially in the areas of economy and investment, as well as promoting high-level exchanges.
Pahalgam incident
The conversation came against the backdrop of heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours after gunmen attacked tourists in the Pahalgam area of occupied Kashmir on 22 April, killing 26 people and injuring 17.
India swiftly blamed Pakistan for the attack without presenting any credible evidence. Pakistan condemned the attack and strongly rejected the Indian government’s baseless accusations.
A day after the Pahalgam incident on 23 April, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security approved measures including the closure of the Wagah-Attari border crossing and the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an independent investigation into the incident.
Islamabad also warned that any attempt by India to stop or divert the Indus River waters would be considered an “act of war”.
Pakistan Army Chief warns Indian attack to face swift response
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Thursday said that Pakistan remained committed to regional peace however, any military misadventure by India will be met with a “swift, resolute, and notch-up response”.
“Let there be no ambiguity: any military misadventure by India will be met with a swift, resolute, and notch-up response. While Pakistan remains committed to regional peace, our preparedness and resolve to safeguard national interests is absolute,” Army Chief General Munir stated as quoted by the military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
