Britain is working with the US to ensure a ceasefire between India and Pakistan endures and that “confidence-building measures” and dialogue take place, foreign minister David Lammy said on Saturday.

“We will continue to work with the United States to ensure that we get an enduring ceasefire, to ensure that dialogue is happening and to work through with Pakistan and India how we can get to confidence and confidence-building measures between the two sides,” Lammy told Reuters in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad at the end of a two-day visit.

Asked about India’s suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, potentially squeezing Pakistan’s water supply, Lammy said: “We would urge all sides to meet their treaty obligations.”

Pakistan has said Britain and other countries, in addition to the United States, played a major role in de-escalating the fighting. Diplomats and analysts say the ceasefire remains fragile.

In a recent interview, the US President Donald Trump took credit for helping de-escalate a major crisis between India and Pakistan as he referred to it as the “N-word,” which is a veiled reference to the threat of nuclear conflict.

UK Foreign Minister’s visit to Pakistan

Moreover, Lammy visited Ministry of Foreign Affairs and met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Friday to discuss matters of bilateral and regional interest.

Lammy highlighted the critical need to maintain the ceasefire between Pakistan and India.

He stated that ongoing conflict does not benefit either side and urged the international community to take note of this message.

Also, Lammy emphasized that peace and stability in the region are essential, calling on all parties to work towards sustaining the ceasefire agreement.

Background

After the Pahalgam attack, India tried to wage a war against Pakistan under the banner of “Operation Sindoor” on May 7.

However, Pakistan responded decisively when India fired missiles at Pakistan. The conflict ended within hours, with the Indian army admitting losses and offering de-escalation.

A ceasefire was announced by US President Donald Trump. After the ceasefire, on May 10, the Pakistan military announced the martyrdom of 40 civilians and 11 personnel.