New Delhi, 1st May : In a swift and intense round of diplomacy, India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held conversations with the foreign ministers of nine countries within just nine hours on Wednesday, as part of New Delhi’s efforts to rally international support and condemnation following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
The attack, which targeted a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims, left at least 26 people dead and several injured. India has strongly condemned the incident and accused Pakistan-based terrorist groups of orchestrating the assault.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Dr. Jaishankar reached out to his counterparts from key strategic and regional partner countries. During these discussions, all nine foreign ministers expressed solidarity with India and condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in the strongest terms.
“The conversations reflected deep concern across the international community regarding the continuing threat of cross-border terrorism,” the MEA said in a statement. “There was unanimous condemnation of the attack and support for India’s right to defend its people.”
While the ministry has not officially disclosed all nine countries, diplomatic sources indicate that Jaishankar spoke with ministers from the United States, France, Australia, the UAE, Japan, Germany, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Russia — all of whom have ongoing security and strategic ties with India.
Several of these nations issued public statements condemning the attack. The French foreign ministry said it “stands with India against terrorism,” while the U.S. State Department reaffirmed its support for India’s fight against extremist violence.
The Pahalgam attack has reignited tensions between India and Pakistan, with New Delhi accusing Islamabad of harboring militant networks. Pakistan has denied any involvement, but Indian officials say the evidence points to terror groups operating from Pakistani territory.
Dr. Jaishankar also used the calls to underline the need for global cooperation in combating terrorism and preventing safe havens for terrorist groups. “Terrorism remains a grave threat to humanity. The world must act decisively against those who support and finance such acts,” he said in a post on X (formerly Twitter), tagging the foreign ministries involved.
The rapid diplomatic outreach signals India’s determination to keep international focus on cross-border terrorism and hold accountable those who enable such attacks. It also underscores the importance India places on building a strong coalition against terrorism through diplomatic means.
As tensions continue to simmer, further statements and potential multilateral coordination are expected in the coming days.
with Agency Inputs
