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The Situation in Kashmir
(Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

May 7, 2025
Japanese
  1. On May 7, the Government of India announced that it had attacked terrorist facilities in response to the terrorist attack that occurred in Kashmir on April 22.
  2. Regarding the terrorist attack that occurred in Kashmir on April 22, Japan once again strongly condemns such terrorist acts.
  3. In this regard, Japan is deeply concerned that the recent series of events could lead to further reprisals and escalate into a full-scale military conflict. Japan strongly urges both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and stabilize the situation through dialogue for the peace and stability in South Asia.
  4. Japan will continue to monitor the situation closely while taking all possible measures to protect Japanese nationals abroad.

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