A host of global leaders, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack.They expressed solidarity with the people of India and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADDuring the call, PM Netanyahu conveyed Israel’s deep concern over the brutal nature of the attack and extended heartfelt condolences to those affected.PM Modi, in response, shared details of the barbaric cross-border terrorist strike and reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to bringing the perpetrators and their backers to justice. He underscored India’s firm resolve to counter terrorism in all its forms.“PM @netanyahu of Israel called PM @narendramodi and strongly condemned the terror attack on Indian soil. He expressed solidarity with the people of India, and the families of the victims. PM Modi shared the barbaric nature of the cross border terrorist attack and reiterated India’s firm resolve to bring the perpetrators and their supporters to justice”, MEA said on X.On Wednesday, Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, while speaking to ANI, condemned in the strongest words the dastardly terrorist attack which took place in Pahalgam on Tuesday.He assured India of continued cooperation in areas such as technology, methodology and intelligence in the fight against terrorism.Condolences have been pouring in from across the world in the wake of the dastardly attack, which took place on Tuesday in the Baisaran meadow of Anantnag district.King Abdullah II of Jordan, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Italy PM Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron also dialled PM Modi on Thursday, and strongly condemned the ghastly attack.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD“HM @KingAbdullahIIof Jordan called PM@narendramodi and strongly condemned the ghastly terror attack. He conveyed sincere condolences at the loss of innocent lives. He said that terrorism should be rejected in all its forms and manifestations and there can be no justification. PM thanked HM King Abdullah (II) for his message of solidarity and shared the sentiments of the people of India to take firm action against the perpetrators and those behind this heinous attack,” the MEA posted on X.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD“PM@shigeruishiba of Japan called PM@narendramodi and expressed his deepest condolences at the loss of lives in the terror attack in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that terrorism cannot be justified. Both leaders emphasised that terrorism is a grave threat to humanity. Those who believe in democracy should stand united in the fight against terrorism. PM shared assessment of the cross border terror attack and India’s resolve to deal with it firmly and decisively,” the MEA said in a separate post.“Prime Minister@GiorgiaMeloni called Prime Minister @narendramodi and strongly condemned the terrible terror attack on Indian soil. She conveyed her thoughts and prayers for the victims and wished a speedy recovery of those injured. She expressed full support of Italy in the fight against terrorism. PM Modi appreciated her call and the clear message of support against terrorism and those behind it. India and Italy will continue to work together including in international platforms to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts,” said MEA in a post on X.French president strongly condemned the attack and expressed full support and solidarity with the people of India.“President @EmmanuelMacron called Prime Minister @narendramodi and conveyed his personal condolences on the brutal killing of innocent people in the heinous terror attack in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He strongly condemned the attack and expressed full support and solidarity with the people of India adding that this kind of barbarism is totally unacceptable. Prime Minister thanked him for his message of support and conveyed India’s strong resolve to bring the perpetrators to justice,” MEA said.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADEarlier today, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had received a call from French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, during which the French leadership conveyed its solidarity with the people of India.Canadian leaders also voiced their condemnation.Senator Leo Housakos, representing Quebec and former Speaker of the Senate of Canada, called the attack a “barbaric assault on faith and humanity” and urged swift justice.“The massacre of Hindu tourists in India is not just terrorism – it’s a barbaric assault on faith and humanity. The perpetrators must face swift and uncompromising justice. The world must not stay silent,” Housakos posted.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney echoed the sentiment, calling the attack “a senseless and shocking act of violence,” and adding, “Canada strongly condemns this terrorist attack. We offer our condolences to the victims and their families.“In response to the attack, India convened a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting chaired by the Prime Minister. The government resolved to hold the perpetrators and their sponsors accountable and announced several retaliatory measures.These included suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, closing the Integrated Check Post at Attari, cancelling Pakistani SAARC visa exemptions, and reducing diplomatic staff in both countries’ missions.With inputs from agenciesTagsIndiaIsraelEnd of Article
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Global leaders including Netanyahu, Meloni and Macron call PM Modi, condemn Pahalgam terror attack
