British Prime Minister Theresa May has emphasized the need for de-escalation of tension between Pakistan and India, as she emphasized the importance of 'Pakistan taking action against all terrorist groups, in support of global efforts to combat terrorism'. Prime Minister Imran Khan had a telephone conversation with British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday, according to Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal. It stated that Prime Minister Imran Khan apprised his British counterpart of Pakistan's perspective on the developments since the Pulwama incident.
"Prime Minister May welcomed Prime Minister's decision of releasing the Indian pilot, which has been widely appreciated by the international community. She mentioned the need for both India and Pakistan to de-escalate. She added that the UK was in touch with both sides in this regard," the spokesperson said.
He stated that Prime Minister Khan also invited the UK Prime Minister for a visit to Pakistan, adding that the British Prime Minister reciprocated the invitation.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the 10 Downing Street stated that Prime Minister spoke to Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday and "she welcomed his commitment to reducing tensions with India, and the return of Wing Commander Abhinandan".
"The leaders discussed the need to address the causes of this conflict. The Prime Minster emphasized the importance of Pakistan taking action against all terrorist groups, in support of global efforts to combat terrorism", the spokesperson stated, adding that both leaders reiterated their commitment to UN-Pakistan bilateral relations.
Meanwhile, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has offered his good offices to de-escalate tension between Pakistan and India amid efforts by other countries including Saudi Arabia to defuse the situation between the two nuclear neighbours.
The Emir of Qatar on Sunday telephoned both Prime Minister Imran Khan and Indian Prime Narendra Modi and discussed the tension between Pakistan and India in which he underscored the need for an 'immediate de-escalation'.
Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal tweeted on Sunday that Emir of Qatar and Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke on telephone in which the former offered his facilitation for de-escalation of the tension between Pakistan and India.
He said that Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani underscored the importance of "immediate de-escalation" in the tension between Pakistan and India, adding that the Emir also appreciated Pakistan's gesture of releasing the captured Indian pilot, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.
"Emir of Qatar and PM Khan spoke on phone. Amir appreciated Pakistan's gesture of releasing the Indian POW [prisoner of war] and underscored the importance of immediate de-escalation. He offered his facilitation in this regard", Dr Faisal tweeted.
Earlier in the day, the Emir of Qatar had telephonic conversation with India Prime Minister Modi. According to a statement by Indian External Affairs Ministry, "the two leaders discussed the regional situation.
The Prime Minister underscored that terrorism continues to pose serious risk to peace and security in the region and beyond. He stressed the importance of demonstrable and immediate action by the concerned for putting an end to all forms of terrorism and ending all support to it".
The Emir of Qatar's telephonic contact with the prime ministers of the two countries was latest in the efforts launched by various countries including the United States and Saudi Arabia to defuse the tension between the two countries.
Saudi Arabia is willing to send its Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir to both the countries for mediation, who, according to diplomatic sources, can visit both the countries anytime soon.
The Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs was scheduled to visit both the countries last week, but his trip got postponed due to the Indian government's reluctance to engage in dialogue with Pakistan. However, the sources said that the Saudi efforts are still continuing to de-escalate the tensions between the two countries.
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