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The GCC has raised urgent concerns about escalating violence in South Asia following deadly attacks in Kashmir. Secretary-General Al Budaiwi pressed for immediate India-Pakistan talks under UN frameworks to prevent further instability. The bloc strongly denounced terrorism while calling for global intervention in Kashmir disputes. This marks growing Gulf diplomatic engagement in South Asian security crises.

Key Points: GCC Warns Over South Asia Security After Kashmir Terror Attack

  • GCC voices alarm over Kashmir tourist attack casualties
  • Urges India-Pakistan UN-backed negotiations
  • Condemns terrorism as regional threat
  • Seeks international mediation for stability
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Gulf states concerned over deteriorating security in South Asia: GCC Secretary-General

GCC chief Al Budaiwi urges India-Pakistan dialogue amid Kashmir violence, stressing UN-backed peace efforts in volatile South Asia.

"The GCC rejects all forms of terrorism – Jassim Al Budaiwi"

Riyadh, May 4

Jassim Al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), expressed the Council's deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in South Asia, urging restraint, prioritisation of dialogue, and the urgent resumption of negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of India.

He condemned the terrorist attack targeting tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the death and injury of numerous innocent civilians, stressing the importance of peaceful means to resolve disputes in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations to safeguard security, peace and stability in the region.

The Secretary-General reaffirmed the GCC's principled and consistent stance in rejecting all forms and manifestations of terrorism.

He also reiterated the GCC states' call for the international community to intensify efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the Jammu and Kashmir issue in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions. (ANI/WAM)

- ANI

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