Thiruvananthapuram, May 10 -- After the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, former Minister of State for External Affairs and BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Saturday said that it is in the interest of both countries and Pakistan should stop promoting terrorism in all forms.

"Fortunately, the world understands what is happening and now they have decided not to create further provocations. It is in the interest of both countries and India has always been saying that Pakistan should stop promoting terrorism in all forms," Muraleedharan told ANI.

In a crucial step toward de-escalation, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart earlier thi...