The European Union said that the rising tension between India and Pakistan has the potential to lead to "dangerous consequences" for the two countries and the wider region and called for utmost restraint.
"Following the recent terrorist attack in Pulwama, tensions along the Line of Control between India and Pakistan have escalated militarily during the last days. This has the potential to lead to serious and dangerous consequences for the two countries and the wider region," European Union Commission Vice President Federica Mogherini said in a statement.
On Wednesday, an Indian Air Force pilot was in Pakistani custody and a Pakistani fighter jet was shot down as fears of war darkened India-Pakistan relations with the Air Force repulsing retaliatory attacks from the western neighbour.
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Mogherini, who is also the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said the EU expects both countries to "now exercise utmost restraint" and avoid any further escalation.
"To this end, the resumption of diplomatic contacts at political level and implementation of urgent measures by both sides is vital," she said.
"Terrorism can never be justified. I spoke a few days ago by telephone with the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, to emphasise the need to continue to address terrorism, including clear and targeted actions related to all forms of terrorist activity," she added.
She emphasised that the EU will remain in contact with both countries and will continue to closely monitor the situation.
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