UN Chief Condemns Pahalgam attack, calls for peace between India and Pakistan

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, urging both India and Pakistan to avoid military conflict. Guterres expressed deep sorrow for the attack and sent his condolences to the families of the victims. He stated, “I understand the raw feeling following the Pahalgam attack. I once again strongly condemn the attack and extend my condolences to the families of the victims", according to NEWS 18. He stressed that the people responsible for the attack must be brought to justice through lawful means, saying, “The perpet

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, urging both India and Pakistan to avoid military conflict. Guterres expressed deep sorrow for the attack and sent his condolences to the families of the victims. He stated, “I understand the raw feeling following the Pahalgam attack. I once again strongly condemn the attack and extend my condolences to the families of the victims", according to NEWS 18. He stressed that the people responsible for the attack must be brought to justice through lawful means, saying, “The perpetrators of the Pahalgam terrorist attack should be brought to justice through credible, lawful methods.” The UN Secretary-General also highlighted that tensions between India and Pakistan are at their highest level in recent years. He said, “It pains me to see India-Pakistan relations reaching a boiling point.” Guterres expressed his deep respect for both countries, adding, “I deeply respect and am profoundly grateful to the governments and people of both countries and their significant contributions to the work of the United Nations, not least UN peacekeeping.” Guterres called for both nations to de-escalate the situation, urging them to step back from the brink of conflict. “Make no mistake: A military solution is no solution,” he said. He also offered the UN’s support for any peace efforts, saying, “The United Nations stands ready to support any initiative that promotes de-escalation, diplomacy, and a renewed commitment to peace.” The Secretary-General’s remarks come amid growing concerns about the situation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.