Singapore has also ordered a recall of the Everest spice mix and advised against its consumption
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon offers to mediate between India, Pakistan
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged India and Pakistan to take 'immediate steps to de-escalate' the Kashmir situation and has offered to act as a mediator.
Published : 1 Oct 2016, 07:21 AM
Updated : 1 Oct 2016, 08:40 AM
The UN chief's spokesperson said in a statement on Friday that Ban was deeply concerned over the rising tensions between the countries, especially the reported cease-fire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) after the Sept 18 Indian army base attack.
The statement said the UN chief urged both sides to 'exercise maximum restraint'.
"He calls on the Governments of Pakistan and India to address their outstanding issues, including Kashmir, peacefully through diplomacy and dialogue. His good offices are available, if accepted by both sides," reads the statement.
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