Saudi seeks to de-escalate India-Pak tensions, end military confrontations

Saudi Foreign Ministry said Al-Jubeir visited India and Pakistan on May 8-9 to de-escalate tensions, end military confrontations, and promote dispute resolution through dialogue and diplomacy

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The tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan after India attacked terror infrastructure in Pakistan |(Photo: Shutterstock)
Press Trust of India Dubai
1 min read Last Updated : May 10 2025 | 9:01 AM IST
Saudi Arabia early Saturday said it was making efforts to de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan, end current military confrontations, and promote the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomatic channels. 
 
In a brief statement, the Foreign Ministry said that upon the directives of the Saudi leadership, Al-Jubeir visited India and Pakistan on May 8 and 9 as part of the Kingdom's "ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions, end current military confrontations, and promote the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomatic channels".
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Topics :Saudi ArabiaIndia-Pak conflictIndia Pakistan relationsOperation SindoorPahalgam attack

First Published: May 10 2025 | 9:01 AM IST

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