France, Germany 'deeply worried' by India-Pakistan tensions: Merz

France and Germany are highly concerned by clashes between India and Pakistan, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday, calling for reason to prevail on both sides.

"We are deeply worried by last night's clashes between these two nuclear powers," Merz said at a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, adding that "now more than ever... reason and clear-headedness are required".