Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone call with the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.

Ishaq Dar thanked the EU High Representative for the EU's support and solidarity with Pakistan during this difficult time.

He strongly condemned India's blatant act of war, which violated Pakistan's sovereignty and jeopardized regional peace and stability.

Emphasizing that India's actions are in violation of the UN Charter, international law, and the norms governing interstate relations, Ishaq Dar rejected India's baseless claims of targeting terrorist infrastructure. He reiterated that there was no credible evidence linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam attack.

He added that Pakistan reserves the right to respond appropriately at a time and place of its choosing, in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.            

The EU High Representative expressed heartfelt condolences for the loss of civilian lives and extended her sympathies to the families of the victims. She reiterated that both sides must exercise full restraint and pursue dialogue and diplomacy.

The two leaders also discussed the regional situation last Friday.