India-Pak tensions: U.K. Foreign Secretary Lammy speaks to Jaishankar, Pakistan Deputy PM Dar

Jaishankar discusses India's zero tolerance for terrorism with British counterpart amid escalating tensions with Pakistan.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday (April 27, 2025) conveyed to his British counterpart David Lammy India’s policy of “zero tolerance” for terrorism while discussing the “cross-border” links to the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam.

As relations between New Delhi and Islamabad reeled under severe strain following Tuesday’s (April 22, 2025) terror attack that killed 26 civilians, Mr. Lammy also spoke to Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.

The Pakistan Foreign Office said the British Foreign Secretary emphasised the need for de-escalation of the situation.

Citing “cross-border linkages” to the horrific Pahalgam attack, India has promised severe punishment to those involved in the strike that triggered wide-spread outrage within India and abroad.

Following his phone conversation with the British foreign secretary, Dr. Jaishankar said he underlined the importance of “zero tolerance” for terrorism.

“Spoke to Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy of the U.K. today. Discussed the cross-border terrorist attack at Pahalgam. Underlined the importance of zero tolerance for terrorism,” the External Affairs Minister said in a social media post.

The Pakistan Foreign Office said Deputy Prime Minister Dar spoke to Mr. Lammy and “reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering resolve to defend its national interests while continuing to promote peace and stability in the region”.