Saudi FM Calls For De-escalation And To End India-Pakistan Military Conflict
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, held two phone calls on Saturday with Indian Foreign Minister Dr S. Jashankar and Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar, following the escalation of tension between India and Pakistan. The Kingdom has shown its commitment to regional security and stability.
The royal highness Prince Faisal emphasised de-escalation and termination of the ongoing military confrontation between India and Pakistan. As per the official statement issued by the Saudi Foreign Ministry, “His Highness affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to the security and stability of the region and its close and balanced relations with both friendly countries”.
🇸🇦📞🇮🇳-🇵🇰 | Foreign Minister HH Prince @FaisalbinFarhan held phone calls with the Minister of External Affairs of India, @DrSJaishankar and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar. pic.twitter.com/m8Jiq1lnze
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) May 10, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s mediation reflects its prospective strategic role in regional stability, leveraging its influence as a key Islamic nation, especially after a similar discussion between Prince Faisal and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 7, 2025. The move highlights broader international concern over the nuclear-armed neighbors’ conflict, per the U.S. State Department.
Ministry of Defence and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Col Sofiya Qureshi addressed the nation in a joint special briefing on Saturday.
As per the briefing, Pakistan had launched a high speed missile in Punjab and attacked medical facilities in Srinagar, Avantipura and Udhampur.
Col Sofiya Qureshi said that a befitting reply has been given to Pakistani actions, pointing out that Pakistan military used high-speed missiles at 1.40 am to target air base in Punjab. She said Pakistan also targeted health facilities and schools at its three air bases in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
