ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed serious concern over the escalating tension between Pakistan and India.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a statement shared on social media that the situation could escalate to a full-blown conflict following deadly missile strikes.
Erdogan said that we are concerned that the tension between Pakistan and India could escalate into an open conflict.
He added “I pray for Allah’s mercy on our brothers who lost their lives, and I extend my condolences to the brotherly people and government of Pakistan.”
He also condemned the recent Indian strikes that led to the martyrdom of numerous innocent civilians in Pakistan.
Erdogan appreciated Pakistan’s offer for an independent international investigation into the Pahalgam attack, describing it as a “valuable” step.
Erdogan’s statement comes hours after Pakistan’s civil and military leadership issued a warning that the country’s retaliation to any Indian misadventure would be so decisive and resounding that the entire world would hear its echo, and no announcements would be needed.
Earlier on Wednesday, India launched strikes on Pakistan and AJK an assault that Islamabad called an act of terrorism. At least 31 civilians, including children, were martyred and 57 sustained injuries in an attack at six locations, including Ahmedpur East, Muridke, Sialkot and Shakkargarh in Punjab and Muzaffarabad and Kotli in Azad Kashmir.
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In response, the Pakistan armed forces shot down five Indian Air Force (IAF) jets, seven drones, destroyed a brigade headquarters and several checkposts along the Line of Control (LoC).
