Once bustling with tourists and vibrant businesses, the Pahalgam region of Jammu and Kashmir has now plunged into a future of uncertainty after Tuesday's horrific terror attack.
Former Indian diplomat K P Fabian supported the government's firm yet measured response to the Pahalgam terror attack, including visa restrictions, expulsion of defence attaches, and suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a mature and strategic approach.
Canadian Senator Leo Housakos condemned the Pahalgam terror attack as a "barbaric assault on faith and humanity," urging swift justice for the victims and calling on the global community not to remain silent.
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir's speech "green lighted" the Pahalgam terror attack, calling for a firm response and blaming Pakistan's ISI for backing cross-border terrorism.
The US State Department on Thursday (local time) reiterated its commitment to combating global terrorism in collaboration with India following the US extradited Tahawwur Rana, the key conspirator in the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, to India to face justice for his involvement in th
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday spoke about the relationship between India and Israel, calling both nations "natural partners" and "friends," and stated that both have suffered from the "common problem of terrorism."
MEA said that India is very firm that terrorism in whatever way it exists, wherever it exists, it needs to be fought tooth and nail and New Delhi has clearly called out nations who promote cross-border terrorism.
Mark Sofer, former Israeli Ambassador to India, highlighted the issue of ongoing tensions in West Asia, specifically the conflicts between Israel and Gaza. He emphasised the crucial need for a clear exit strategy and a future for the Palestinian people once Gaza is vacated by Israel.
Reiterating its strong stand against terrorism, India also stressed that the SCO member states must unite in the fight against terrorism and there should be no place for "double standards."