Pakistan's Ambassador to Morocco Calls for Dialogue to Resolve Tensions with India
Rabat — Pakistan's Ambassador to Morocco Syed Adil Gilani shared with Morocco World News (MWN) his insights on the ongoing Pakistan-India tensions, calling for diplomatic dialogue and international intervention to alleviate the volatile situation.
The ambassador described the current crisis as 'unfortunate,' stressing the dangerous implications of potential escalations between two nuclear powers.
'If it converts to war, the future is very delicate and very dangerous,' he said, while asserting Pakistan's commitment to international nuclear protocols.
Current tensions not about Kashmir
While Kashmir remains a longstanding dispute, the ambassador argued, the current tensions stem from different origins.
He characterized the situation as 'just the election gimmick' of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting the escalation is politically motivated rather than driven by territorial disputes.
'The current situation can be diffused and resolved by bilateral dialogues,' the Ambassador said, noting that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had 'immediately offered an independent enquiry' into recent incidents of contention.
Communication channels remain open
Despite mounting tensions, Ambassador Gilani revealed that communication channels between the two nations remain open.
Pakistan's Security Advisor and Director-General of Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) and Indian Security Advisor held talks yesterday [Wednesday], phone talks to communicate how to resolve this situation immediately, Ambassador Gilani noted.
Pakistan seeks peaceful relations with India, but it retains the right to respond to provocations. 'Pakistan is a peaceful nation and we want dialogue,' he said, adding that Pakistan would only respond if provoked.
'For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, at least,' he pointed out.
Call for international involvement
Gilani called upon the international community to help de-escalate tensions between the two neighboring countries.
'If the United Nations or Security Council can just analyze the situation, then things will become normal between the two countries and world peace will come back,' he suggested.
Meanwhile, he expressed concern about the current state of affairs, describing it as a 'very sensitive, crucial moment' where 'within 2-3 days anything can happen.'
Pakistan's nuclear stance
Speaking about concerns about nuclear capabilities, Gilani recalled Pakistan's responsible approach: 'Pakistan is totally following the world agreements on nuclear arms, never to be used, only for peaceful purposes. And that is our aim, and we have been doing it.'
As one of the world's nuclear powers, Pakistan maintains that its arsenal is solely for deterrence, in line with its commitment to international agreements on nuclear weapons.
Path forward
The ambassador concluded with an appeal for reason to prevail, suggesting that the current crisis could be resolved if political considerations were set aside. He called for all countries to 'condemn terrorist action anywhere in the world,' describing terrorism as 'the most dangerous thing for the world and the future.'
Ambassador Gilani's comments provide insight into Pakistan's diplomatic position during a period of heightened tensions, stressing his country's stated preference for dialogue over confrontation while maintaining readiness to defend itself if necessary.
Background of the recent escalation
India launched military strikes against its neighboring Pakistan on Wednesday, killing at least 26 civilians according to Pakistani officials.
The move came in retaliation for a deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir last month.
Dubbed 'Operation Sindoor,' the strikes mark the most serious escalation between the nuclear-armed rivals in years, raising fears of a wider conflict.
The Pahalgam attack has sent India-Pakistan relations into a tailspin. India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty is particularly concerning, as it threatens Pakistan's water access from six critical rivers that India controls upstream.
Both countries have taken increasingly harsh diplomatic steps — India has canceled Pakistani visas, while Pakistan is threatening to withdraw from the Simla Agreement. They've expelled each other's diplomats, closed border crossings, and restricted airspace access.
The military strikes have thrown regional air travel into chaos. Pakistan has shut down large parts of its airspace, forcing international airlines to completely avoid the region. Indian domestic flights face major disruptions with several northern airports closed.
The situation in Indian-administered Kashmir has grown increasingly tense. Security forces have rounded up over 2,000 locals under counterterrorism laws and demolished homes of suspected militant sympathizers. Military operations have intensified across the territory.
Meanwhile, both armies are exchanging artillery fire along the Line of Control in Kashmir. Indian officials have started evacuating civilians from border villages that could face Pakistani retaliation. Tags: IndiaPakistanPakistan India tensions
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