Turkiye has welcomed the ceasefire between Pakistan and India and called on both countries to “make maximum use” of the cessation in hostilities to establish dialogue, according to a statement from the Turkish foreign ministry.

“We welcome the declaration of a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. We call on the parties to make maximum use of the opportunity provided by the ceasefire to establish a direct and healthy dialogue,” the statement read.

“It is evident that dialogue mechanisms to prevent similar escalations, including in the field of counter-terrorism, need to be established to ensure sustainable stability in South Asia,” the ministry added. “We extend our appreciation to all countries, in particular the USA, which have contributed to the ceasefire.”