The President of the UN Security Council for May, Evangelos Sekeris of Greece, has stated that United Nations Security Council may soon hold a meeting to discuss the rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

This comes after an armed attack on April 22 in Indian-administered Kashmir, which has raised concerns in the region.

Talking to the reporters on Thursday, he said the Council is watching events closely and may take action soon.

Sekeris mentioned a recent UN statement that condemned the attack in the town of Pahalgam.

The Council called it a terrorist act and said those responsible must be held accountable. It also asked for international cooperation to catch the attackers.

He also said that major world powers are already talking with both India and Pakistan to calm things down. If tensions continue to rise, the Security Council could hold a special emergency meeting.

Sekeris stressed that keeping peace around the world is a key job of the Council. He added that the involvement of two major countries makes the situation very serious, but he hopes diplomacy will help reduce the tension.

The Council has urged both countries to stay calm and talk to each other to avoid further conflict.

Pahalgam attack

India blamed Pakistan for the April 22 attack that killed 26. Pakistan denies responsibility and called for a neutral probe.

After the attack, India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty that regulates water-sharing from the Indus River and its tributaries, and Pakistan closed airspace to Indian airlines.

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