Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson notes that the conflict has a very long history.
The unrest and tensions are not new, but now it has escalated without a doubt. Thus, there are good reasons for the world to call for de-escalation, not least since it involves two nuclear powers, says the M leader to TT and continues.
Now it is important that this does not get out of hand.
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres expresses strong concern.
"The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military's operations across the control line and the border. He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries", says spokesperson Stephane Dujarric in a statement.
China concerned
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot calls for calm.
We understand India's desire to protect itself against terrorism, however, we urge both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint to avoid escalation and to protect civilians, he says on French TV.
China, which borders both India and Pakistan, also expresses concern over the situation and urges both sides to hold back and not to escalate the situation further.
"We urge both India and Pakistan to prioritize security and stability, maintain calm and restraint, and avoid taking measures that would further complicate the situation", it says in a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Trump hopes for a quick end
China, like the former colonial power the United Kingdom, offers to help reduce tensions.
Our message is that we are a friend and a partner to both countries, says the British Trade Minister Jonathan Reynolds to BBC Radio.
The situation is "regrettable", says the US President Donald Trump.
My hope is that it will come to a quick end, said Trump late on Tuesday evening at the White House.
The Swedish Foreign Ministry advises against all travel to the provinces of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan in Pakistan due to the security situation. It also advises against non-essential travel to the Pakistan-controlled part of Kashmir.
