WEB DESK / AMN /
SEVERAL Countries across the globe have condemned the terror attack at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir, with US, Russia and France asserting that they stand with India in combating the menace of terrorism.
Top US lawmakers rallied behind India and extended their condolences and support. Senator Jack Reed said in a tweet that Washington stands alongside New Delhi in confronting terror and defeating it. US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster also extended America’s support.
The Russian Embassy stressed the need to combat such inhuman acts with a decisive and collective response, without any double standards.
Ambassadors of France, Germany, Australia, Turkey, Canada and Czech Republic also condemned the attack.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the attack, calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. At the press briefing, Mr Guterres’ spokesperson Stephane Dujarric wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the attack.
When asked about India’s appeal to international community to support the proposal to list terrorists, including Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist, Mr Dujarric said, the issue is one that is in the hands of the UN Security Council.
Expressing solidarity, neighbouring countries Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives vowed to combat terrorism jointly.
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi and conveyed his heartfelt condolences. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu in a statement said Nepal unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and believes that such heinous acts cannot be justified on any ground.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a message through the country’s High Commission, extended her support. She said her country maintains a zero-tolerance policy against any kind of terrorist activities.
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena said, the world must condemn such brutal attacks and take effective action to prevent such incidents in future.
Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said, his country will continue to work with India and the international community to combat the menace in the region and the world at large.
Maldivian Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Shahid sent a message to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj conveying his sympathy to the government and people of India.
UAE called on the international community to unify efforts in confronting extremism and terrorism that pose a threat to global security and stability.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a statement that the UAE “condemns this terrorist act,” reiterating the country’s principled and unequivocal position rejecting all forms of violence and terrorism.
”The UAE stands in solidarity with the government and people of India in their fight against violence and extremism,” the Ministry said in a statement today.
The ministry called on the international community to unify efforts in confronting extremism and terrorism that pose a threat to global security and stability.
The ministry expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured during the terrorist act.