Indonesia has called on both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and prioritize peaceful dialogue as tensions rise between the two South Asian nations. 

In a statement posted on its official X account (@Kemlu_RI), the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of de-escalation and diplomacy in resolving the crisis.

"Indonesia is monitoring closely the development of the situation between India and Pakistan. We urge both parties to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue in resolving the crisis," the Indonesian foreign ministry said on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

In a follow-up advisory, the ministry also issued a warning to Indonesian citizens currently in India and Pakistan, urging them to remain vigilant.

"Indonesian citizens residing in India and Pakistan are advised to remain alert and avoid travelling to affected areas and possible targeted places," the post read.

The Indonesian government has not yet announced any evacuation plans, but confirmed that its embassies in both New Delhi and Islamabad are actively monitoring the situation and remain in close contact with local authorities.

As reported by CNN, India launched military strikes on Pakistan on Wednesday and Pakistan claimed it shot down five Indian Air Force jets, in an escalation that has pushed the two nations to the brink of a wider conflict.

The escalation puts India and Pakistan in dangerous territory, with Islamabad vowing to retaliate against India’s strikes and the international community calling for restraint.

New Delhi said the strikes are in response to the massacre of 26 people – mostly Indian tourists – who died in April when gunmen stormed a scenic mountain spot in the India-administered part of Kashmir, a disputed border region. India has blamed Pakistan for the attack, which Islamabad denies.