GCC pushes India, Pakistan for dialogue for de-escalation

ISLAMABAD: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Sunday urged India and Pakistan to de-escalate rising tensions and immediately resume dialogue, expressing deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in South Asia.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi, speaking on behalf of the six-nation bloc, called on both countries to exercise restraint and prioritize diplomacy following a recent deadly attack in the India-occupied region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Mr Albudaiwi strongly...