Sri Lankan President, UK's Starmer Call Up PM Modi, Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack
PM Modi also received calls from leaders of Dutch and Netherlands, among others. The global leaders expressed solidarity with India and condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam.
In the wake of the recent terror attack in Jammu-Kashmir’s Pahalgam, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and expressed solidarity with India.
Taking to X, Dissanayake wrote, “Deeply shocked by the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 innocent lives. Just spoke with PM @narendramodi to convey Sri Lanka’s solidarity & our shared commitment against terrorism. Our hearts go out to the victims’ families. We stand with India in these difficult times."
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Earlier in the day, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and condemned the terrorist attack. According to a readout of the call from 10 Downing Street, Starmer expressed his deep condolences on behalf of the people of Britain.
“The Prime Minister (Starmer) began by saying he was horrified by the devastating terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, which saw the tragic loss of 26 innocent lives," a Downing Street spokesperson said.
“He expressed his deep condolences on behalf of the British people to all those affected, their loved ones, and the people of India. The leaders agreed to stay in touch," the spokesperson said.
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard also expressed solidarity with India and wrote on X, “We stand in solidarity with India in the wake of the horrific Islamist terrorist attack, targeting and killing 26 Hindus in Pahalgam. My prayers and deepest sympathies are with those who lost a loved one, PM @narendramodi, and with all the people of India. We are with you and support you as you hunt down those responsible for this heinous attack."
Besides these, PM Modi also received calls from the Netherlands PM and the Dutch PM condemning the attack.
The Netherlands PM informed about the call from his X handle. “I just spoke with Prime Minister @narendramodi about the horrific terrorist attack that occurred earlier this week in Pahalgam, and extended my sympathy to the victims, their loved ones and the people of India.“The Netherlands stands shoulder to shoulder with India in the fight against terrorism, now and in the future," he wrote.
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof extended his condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Pahalgam Terror Attack
The deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 left 26 dead. Following the attack, India downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan and took several stern actions, including suspension of visas, the closing of the Attari border, and suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
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