A brutal terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam has triggered widespread international outrage and heartfelt condolences from leaders across the globe.
At least 28 people were killed and many others injured in what is being described as one of the deadliest assaults on civilians in Kashmir in recent years.
The Resistance Front (TRF), believed to be a proxy for the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the carnage. The global community has strongly condemned the act, offering support to India and expressing solidarity with its people.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the attack as barbaric, stating, "My dear friend @narendramodi, I am deeply saddened by the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Israel stands with India in its fight against terrorism."
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her sorrow, stating she was deeply saddened and conveyed solidarity with the victims and the Indian people.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the heinous act, noting it claimed the lives of people from various backgrounds. He extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
China, through its foreign ministry, mourned the victims and offered sincere sympathies to the families affected. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated, "China strongly condemns this attack."
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed shock over the incident, stating there was no justification for such violence. He conveyed his condolences to those affected and reaffirmed Australia’s support.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the attack as utterly devastating and shared his thoughts with the victims and their loved ones.
Former US President Donald Trump, in a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressed full support to India and pledged cooperation in bringing the perpetrators to justice. On Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Deeply disturbing news out of Kashmir... our hearts are with the people of India."
US Vice President J D Vance, who was visiting India at the time, also expressed his condolences. "Usha and I extend our condolences... our thoughts and prayers are with them," he wrote.
Russian President Vladimir Putin termed the act a "brutal crime" with no justification. In his messages to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi, he emphasised Russia's commitment to fight terrorism and conveyed support to the victims' families.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the cowardly attack and wished a speedy recovery for the injured, adding his nation’s condolences to the people of India.
Mauritius’ former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said he was deeply shocked and extended his prayers to the bereaved and the Indian government.
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the attack and reiterated its support for regional peace and India’s fight against terrorism.
European Commission’s High Representative Kaja Kallas said the EU stood firm against terrorism and sent her condolences to the victims and the Indian people.
The UAE also condemned the terrorist act, affirming its rejection of all violence and extending sympathy to the victims' families.
In Riyadh, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman conveyed his grief to Prime Minister Modi, who cut short his visit and returned to New Delhi. Saudi Arabia pledged any necessary support during this time of mourning.
The Government of Iran offered its sympathies, wishing the injured a swift recovery and expressing solidarity with the people of India.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the attack “terrible” and reaffirmed Denmark’s stance against terrorism, offering condolences to the families of the victims.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed deep sorrow and praised the resilience of the Indian people, stating Europe would stand by India during this ordeal.
Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli extended his condolences and confirmed efforts were ongoing to verify reports of a Nepali casualty in the attack. He reiterated Nepal’s firm opposition to terrorism.
The global response to the Pahalgam terror attack underscores the universal condemnation of such barbarity and a unified stance in supporting India during this tragedy.
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