"We need to establish a dialogue to find a long-term diplomatic solution and preserve peace and security in the region," CTV News cites her words.
Freeland also urged New Delhi and Islamabad to exercise maximum restraint and "avoid further military escalation."
On February 27, two Indian Air Force aircraft were shot down in Pakistani airspace. The Pakistan Foreign Ministry explained the air strike as a demonstration of readiness for self-defense.
Subsequently, both military pilots of India were arrested in Pakistan.
The Russian Foreign Ministry called on countries to resolve the situation politically and diplomatically.
Andrei Chuprygin, a senior lecturer at the HSE School of Oriental Studies, commented on the situation with the Indian Air Force planes shot down by Pakistan in an interview with NSN.