NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received calls from world leaders including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as his Italian counterpart Georgia Meloni following the Pahalgam terror attacks.
Israel firmly denounced the terrorist attack on Indian territory and showed solidarity with India. According to information shared by the ministry of external affairs spokesperson on X on Thursday, PM Modi described the savage nature of the terrorist attack and affirmed India’s unwavering commitment to ensuring justice against the perpetrators and their supporters.
“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”, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X.
“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,” he further informed.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba in a telephone call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deepest condolences over the horrific Pahalgam terror attack which took place on Tuesday.
“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.”
King Abdullah II of Jordan also spoke to PM Modi to offer his condolences and strongly condemned the attack. He emphasised that there can be “no justification” for terrorism.
Condolences have been pouring in from across the world in the wake of the dastardly Pahalgam Terror attack, which occurred on April 22 in the Baisaran meadow of Anantnag district. The brutal incident turned a peaceful tourist destination into a scene of devastation, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, and injuring several others.
