Global leaders call upon PM Modi, condemn Pahalgam terror attack, offer support to India

NEW DELHI: As the nation continues to mourn and cries of outrage echo across the country following the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, a wave of calls from world leaders poured in as heads of state and government reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing their condolences, condemning the act and pleading support to India in its efforts to counter terrorism.

US President Donald Trump called PM Modi and conveyed condolences over the loss of innocent lives, condemning the attack and expressing his full support to India in bringing the perpetrators to justice.

Vice President JD Vance also called PM Modi and reiterated the US’s support for India in the fight against terrorism.

President Mohamed Bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) also conveyed his condolences and expressed solidarity with India.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also conveyed their solidarity with the victims’ families, offered condolences and extended support in counter-terrorism efforts.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel solidarity with the people of India, and the families of the victims.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also called upon PM Modi, extending support to India, expressing support and affirming cooperation on international platforms to combat terrorism.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni 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.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also conveyed condolences and expressed support to India during this time, noting that terrorism cannot be justified. PM Keir Starmer of UK conveyed his sincere condolences on the innocent lives lost in the heinous terror attack on Indian soil.  Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam also condemned the attack and reaffirmed their commitment to fight terrorism jointly with India. Prime Minister of Mauritius Dr Navin Ramgoolam expressed support and solidarity with the people of India in this hour of grief and stated that the two countries remain united in the fight against terror.

Meanwhile, King Abdullah II of Jordan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Elsisi also conveyed condolences and said terrorism should be rejected in all its forms, reiterating their support to India.

“President of Egypt Abdel Fattah Elsisi called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and conveyed his sincere condolences on the loss of precious lives in the ghastly terror attack on Indian soil. “ it further mentioned.

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also conveyed condolences and support towards India.  (ANI)                             

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