Kyiv, May 7 -- Ukraine on Wednesday urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint amid escalating tensions between the two nations following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called for both countries to avoid actions that could worsen the regional security situation and instead focus on diplomacy.

"At the background of the escalation of situation between India and Pakistan, we call on both parties to maintain composure and pursue meaningful diplomatic engagement. It is crucial to avoid actions that could further deteriorate the security situation in the South Asian region and instead prioritize diplomatic solution to all contentious issues," the statement read.

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