Nepal expresses concern on India-Pakistan tension

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 9: The government has expressed its deep concern regarding the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, following a barbaric terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, India, on April 22 this year. 

Tragically, a Nepali national lost his life in this appalling incident.

“During this sorrowful time, Nepal has stood shoulder to shoulder with India, united in their shared grief and suffering,” read a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Thursday. Nepal swiftly and unequivocally condemned this act of terror, consistent with its firm stance against all forms of terrorism. 

The government has affirmed its commitment to the global fight against terrorism and reiterated that it will not permit any hostile elements to utilise its territory against its neighbouring countries.

Nepal also has expressed its hope for a de-escalation of the current tensions and has underlined its dedication to achieving lasting peace and stability within the region.