JAKARTA - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called for India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, a day after India targeted what it called a "terrorist camp" in Pakistan in retaliation for a deadly attack on tourists in Afghanistan last month.
"We hope India and Pakistan will prevent an escalation of tensions in the region," Araqchi said while landing in New Delhi as reported by Reuters on Thursday, May 8.
Iran's foreign minister repeated calls for restraint he made during his visit to Pakistan
Islamabad rejected India's accusations of a terrorist camp in its territory and pledged to retaliate against an Indian attack that it said killed 31 civilians.
New Delhi warned Pakistan's response would trigger retaliation, sparking fears of a greater military conflict in one of the most dangerous nuclear hotspots - and the most populous - in the world.
Araqchi's visit to India was previously planned to attend a joint economic commission between the two countries.
"Our area needs peace, especially to expand economic cooperation between regional countries, and we hope this will happen," said Iran Foreign Minister.
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