Sri Lanka’s statement on Pulwama attack and Indian airstrikes

<p>The Sri Lankan Ministry of Affairs expressed deep concern and called for dialogue between India and Pakistan in a statement released on the Pulwama attack and aftermath.</p> <p>The statement whilst titled a response to India's airstrikes makes no reference of them. The Ministry reinforces states&nbsp;Sri Lanka is&nbsp;committed to “peace and stability in the South Asia region.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Pulwama attack was a suicide bombing conducted by the Pakistan based militant organisation known as Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). The attack killed 40 Indian security personnel in the Indian controlled region of Kashmir.&nbsp;</p> <p>In response, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a targeted air strike on a militant camp near Balakot in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Pakistan has retaliated by shooting down to Indian fighter jets.</p> <p>The escalating tension between the two nations has raised international concern, especially given their nuclear arsenal.&nbsp;</p> <p>Read the full statement <a href="https://www.mfa.gov.lk/statement-on-pulwama-terrorist-attack-and-subseq…">here</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>