British Foreign Minister David Lammy on Saturday said the United Kingdom is collaborating closely with the United States to ensure the recently brokered ceasefire between India and Pakistan holds, and to encourage dialogue and confidence-building measures between the two nations, reported by Reuters.

Speaking at the conclusion of his two-day visit to Islamabad, Lammy emphasized the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement to maintain peace following one of the most intense escalations in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbors. The ceasefire, reached on May 10 after a deadly exchange of missile strikes, is being viewed as fragile despite swift international mediation.

“We are working with the United States to secure a lasting ceasefire and foster dialogue between India and Pakistan,” Lammy told Reuters. “Confidence-building steps between the two countries are essential for lasting peace.”

The recent flare-up followed a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir, prompting both sides to launch missiles into each other’s territory. Pakistan credited diplomatic efforts by the UK, US, and other nations for de-escalating the situation.

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed that future talks between India and Pakistan take place in a neutral location, though no concrete plans or dates have been announced.

Lammy also addressed India’s recent suspension of its participation in the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, which Pakistan fears could threaten its water security. “We urge all parties to uphold their treaty commitments,” he said.

Pakistan has warned that any disruption to its water access under the treaty could be considered an act of war.