Pahalgam terror attack: UN Security Council to meet today over rising India Pakistan tensions after J&K attack

The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to convene today to address the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 people. The meeting comes amid growing diplomatic strain between the two South Asian neighbours.

This development follows Pakistan’s announcement that it will apprise the global security body of what it describes as “India’s aggressive actions, provocations, and provocative statements”. In a statement issued on Sunday, Pakistan’s foreign office said it would specifically raise the issue of India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it an “illegal action” that endangers “peace and security” in the region.

Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris, Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of May, had earlier expressed concern over the situation but said India was “far bigger” than Pakistan.

“We express our condolences to the governments of India, Nepal and the families of the victims,” Sekeris said while referring to the Pahalgam attack.

“This is a matter of principle. We condemn terrorism in all its forms, wherever it happens. On the other hand, we are concerned about the mounting tensions in the region. Two very big countries. Of course, India is far bigger than Pakistan.”

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