India and Pakistan Announce Willingness to De-escalate Tensions Conditionally

India and Pakistan have expressed their openness to reducing tensions, contingent upon mutual reciprocity from the other side.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Saturday that Islamabad is open to considering de-escalation, contingent upon India halting any further aggressive actions.

Simultaneously, Dar cautioned that any additional strikes initiated by New Delhi would prompt a reciprocal response.

He informed Pakistan’s Geo News that he conveyed this message to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio following discussions with New Delhi.

In a statement, he indicated that the response was prompted by the exhaustion of their patience. He added that should the opposing party halt their actions, they would contemplate doing the same.

In remarks emphasizing a commitment to peaceful resolutions, Indian Wing Commander Vyomika Singh stated that New Delhi remains dedicated to “non-escalation, provided the Pakistan side reciprocates.”

Pakistani ground forces have been reported moving towards forward positions, suggesting a potential escalation in military activities.

Following a reciprocal exchange of missile fire between the two nations, tensions reached an unprecedented level, marking the most significant escalation in hostilities to date.

The recent escalation has been prompted by a terror attack in the town of Pahalgam, located in the Indian-administered region of Kashmir, resulting in the loss of dozens of tourists’ lives.