Erdogan offers mediation in Pakistan-India dispute over Kashmir

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed Türkiye's readiness to mediate between Pakistan and India in an effort to resolve the longstanding dispute over Kashmir.

Speaking to reporters, Erdogan stated that Türkiye is committed to supporting peace initiatives in the region and is actively engaged in diplomatic dialogue, Caliber.Az reports per foreign media.

 “We are making all efforts to resolve the Kashmir issue,” he said, mentioning the recent discussions with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on the developments.

Erdogan noted that tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours have eased.

“Thank God, they have reconciled and an atmosphere of calm has been ensured,” he remarked.

Calling for continued restraint from both sides, the Turkish leader emphasised the importance of a human rights-based approach to the conflict. 

“In order to prevent a new escalation of tensions, the parties must show restraint in dealing with the issues at hand. If requested by the parties, of course we will do our part. We want peace; we want no tension between two neighbours,” he added. 

The recent flare-up in violence between India and Pakistan stemmed from the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, located in Indian-administered Kashmir, which left 26 civilians dead. India blamed Pakistan-based militants for the assault, a charge Islamabad firmly denied. The incident triggered a cycle of military escalation, including airstrikes and missile exchanges across the Line of Control.

The conflict raised alarms in the international community and was eventually halted through a ceasefire brokered by the United States. Despite the pause in hostilities, tensions remain high as both countries continue to issue stern warnings and reassert their claims of sovereignty.

By Sabina Mammadli