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Saudi Arabia Steps In to Ease Pakistan-India Tensions
Saudi Minister Adel al-Jubeir arrives in Pakistan after visiting India, holding talks with Deputy PM Ishaq Dar to ease tensions. Saudi Arabia stresses de-escalation and regional peace.
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by News Desk
2025-05-09
Saudi Arabia Steps In to Ease Pakistan-India Tensions

Saudi Arabia has stepped into the diplomatic arena in a bid to de-escalate the rising tensions between Pakistan and India following recent cross-border hostilities. The Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel al-Jubeir, arrived in Islamabad on a special mission aimed at facilitating dialogue and preventing further conflict between the two South Asian nuclear powers.

Adel al-Jubeir met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the Foreign Office. During the meeting, Ishaq Dar briefed the Saudi dignitary on the unprovoked Indian aggression, which Pakistan claims has resulted in civilian casualties and violations of its sovereignty.

Sources say that Adel al-Jubeir emphasized the importance of restraint, dialogue, and regional peace, and conveyed the Kingdom’s willingness to play a constructive role in defusing the crisis. Notably, the Saudi envoy had just completed a visit to India, underlining Saudi Arabia's active shuttle diplomacy between the two countries.

Diplomatic sources confirmed that Saudi Arabia is engaging with both capitals—Islamabad and New Delhi—with the goal of avoiding escalation and promoting peace in the region. Adel al-Jubeir is also scheduled to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif later during his visit.

The move comes as the international community grows increasingly concerned about the potential fallout from rising tensions in South Asia. Saudi Arabia, known for its close ties with both Pakistan and India, is seen as a credible neutral actor in efforts to mediate between the two countries.

 
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