Kashmir tensions

For decades, third-party mediation on Kashmir has been taboo in the Indian foreign ministry.

His speech comes after a ceasefire was agreed between the two countries following days of intense shelling by both sides.

Zain and Urwa, 12-year-old twins, died from injuries sustained in a shell explosion in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Delhi and Islamabad earlier accused each other of breaches, after four days of cross-border attacks.

India and Pakistan both blame each other for escalating military tensions.

World leaders have urged the two sides to exercise "restraint" as tensions between the nations intensify.

India launched strikes in the early hours of Wednesday - two weeks after a deadly militant attack.

The Pakistan-based leader of a militant group has said 10 of his relatives have been killed in a missile strike by India.