In a press assertion issued on Friday, Council members expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the households of the victims, in addition to to the Governments of India and Nepal.
In addition they prolonged needs for a speedy and full restoration to these injured in Tuesday’s assault during which a gaggle of gunmen fired on vacationers visiting the Himalayan area, which each India and Pakistan declare sovereignty over.
“Terrorism in all its varieties and manifestations constitutes one of the severe threats to worldwide peace and safety,” the ambassadors reaffirmed.
They underscored that such acts are “felony and unjustifiable, no matter their motivation, wherever, every time and by whomsoever dedicated.”
They pressured that the perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors should be held accountable and delivered to justice.
They urged all States, in accordance with their obligations below worldwide regulation and related Safety Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with all related authorities.
Ambassadors reaffirmed the necessity for States to “fight by all means” threats to worldwide peace and safety ensuing from acts of terrorism, in accordance with the UN Constitution and different obligations below worldwide regulation.
Following with deep concern
In the meantime, the UN continues to observe the scenario within the area “with very deep concern”, mentioned UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.
“We once more urge each the Authorities of India and the Authorities of Pakistan to train most restraint to make sure the scenario doesn’t deteriorate additional,” he mentioned throughout the common information briefing in New York on Friday.
India and Pakistan each administer elements of Kashmir however declare the territory in its entirety.
