On May 4, In the telephone conversation, between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Muhammad Ishaq Dar.
During the conversation, the parties discussed various aspects of Russian-Pakistani cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the significant increase in tension between New Delhi and Islamabad.
The Russian side emphasized its readiness to facilitate a political settlement of the situation that arose as a result of the terrorist attack on April 22 in the Pahalgam area, if there is a mutual desire on the part of Islamabad and New Delhi.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar rejected what he described as India’s “baseless allegations and inflammatory rhetoric” against Pakistan, during a telephone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Sunday.
According to a statement from Foreign Office, Dar also condemned India’s unilateral decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), calling it a breach of New Delhi’s international obligations.
The foreign minister briefed Lavrov on the evolving regional situation following heightened tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi. He reiterated that while Pakistan remains committed to regional peace, it will “firmly safeguard its sovereignty and national interests.”
Dar renewed Pakistan’s call for “an international, transparent, and independent investigation” into the recent Pahalgam incident, rejecting any attempt to link Pakistan to the matter without evidence.
In response, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov expressed concern over the situation and underscored the need for diplomacy. “Both sides must exercise restraint and avoid escalation,” he said, according to the Foreign Office.
The two leaders also reviewed the state of Pakistan-Russia relations and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in trade, energy, and defence.
