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Jaishankar and Lavrov discussed the escalation between India and Pakistan over a telephonic conversation in wake of Pahalgam terror attack.
S Jaishankar speaks with Sergey Lavrov (Reuters Image)
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has spoken with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, and discussed the recent escalation in tension between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalagam attack, which claimed 26 lives.
The EAM said that the perpetrators of the attack must be brought to justice.
The two leaders also discussed the schedule of upcoming contacts at the highest and high levels.
“Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack with FM Lavrov of Russia yesterday. Its perpetrators, backers and planners must be brought to justice. Also spoke about our bilateral coooeration activities,” Jaishankar posted on X.
The latest conversation between Jaishankar and Lavrov comes amid a series of phone calls by India to several nations since the terror attack on April 22, exposing Pakistan’s role in the barbaric attack and seeking global support.
“They discussed topical issues of the Russian-Indian cooperation, as well as the aggravation of Indian-Pakistan relations following the terrorist attack near Pahalgam,” a statement said.
As many as 26 people were killed by terrorists at Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam last week, drawing global condemnation and sparking outrage across India.
The government effected immediate non-military measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the Attari border, and revocation of all visas to Pakistani nationals living in India.
In turn, Pakistan suspended all trade with India and put all pacts on hold. Islamabad also suspended the 1972 Simla Agreement.
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has threatened India to destroy any structure built to divert Indus waters meant for Pakistan.
“That will be aggression against Pakistan… even if they made an architectural attempt of this kind, then Pakistan will destroy that structure,” the Pakistan minister said when asked what Islamabad’s reaction would be if New Delhi constructs dams on the Indus basin.
Tensions have been on the rise on the border with repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir.
In the latest escalation, Pakistan on Saturday conducted a training launch of the Abdali Weapon System — a surface-to-surface missile with a range of 450 kilometers.
According to sources, the move by Islamabad marks a dangerous escalation and a provocative step in its ongoing hostility towards New Delhi.
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