A number of neighbouring countries and the UN have condemned the terror attack at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir and underlined the need for closer cooperation in fight against the ‘common enemy’.
“The Govt of Afghanistan expresses its condolences and sympathy with the people and the government of the friendly country of India due to the loss of 40 personnel and once again stresses the need for solidarity and closer cooperation of countries in the fight against this common enemy,” spokesperson and Director General of Communication – Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Afghanistan Sibghatullah Ahmadi said.
Bhutan Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji said he was “shocked and saddened” to hear of the dastardly terrorist attack in Kashmir, which has resulted in the loss of precious human lives.
“We strongly condemn this heinous attack and express our solidarity with the families of the victims, and the people and Government of India. Hope the perpetrators will be brought to justice,” he tweeted.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe also tweeted saying – “I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pulwama district — the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. I express my condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the families of police officers who lost their lives”.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wrote a letter to Prime Minister Modi and said: “Bangladesh remains steadfast in its commitment against terrorism of all forms and maintains a zero-tolerance policy against any kind of terrorist activities. We would continue to work and cooperate with international community including India to eradicate menace of terrorism”.
Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid also took to the micro blogging site and wrote –
“Strongly condemn the suicide terrorist attack on the convoy carrying Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. I extend my prayers and condolences to the bereaved families of the dead and injured”.
The UN chief spokesperson expressed his solidarity with India and wished recovery for all the injured.
“We strongly condemn today’s attack in Jammu and Kashmir in Pulwama district and express our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and Indian government and people of India. We wish a speedy recovery to those injured and call for those behind the attack to be brought to justice,” the spokesperson said.
