The EU urged New Delhi and Islamabad to talk and ease tensions
On Friday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke to European Union counterpart Kaja Kallas regarding the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. Following their discussion, Jaishankar appreciated the European Union’s firm denunciation of terrorism in all its forms.
The European Union urged both New Delhi and Islamabad to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue to alleviate tensions. This is particularly in light of concerns regarding India’s potential retaliation against Pakistan due to cross-border connections to the attack.
This appeal for restraint came shortly after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio encouraged both nations to collaborate.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked on Friday that India’s current strength lies not only in its military capabilities But it also lies in its unity.
Just prior to the Prime Minister’s address, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan expressed their support for the Prime Minister’s stance against Pakistan and terrorism in light of the Pahalgam attack.
PM Modi did not directly reference their comments. But, he reiterated the importance of unity as a fundamental strength of India alongside its military prowess.
The Pahalgam attack, a major incident in Jammu and Kashmir, involved Lashkar-affiliated terrorists who opened fire on a few tourists on April 22, resulting in the deaths of at least 26 individuals, including foreign tourists, and numerous injuries.
The Resistance Front (TRF), a faction linked to Lashkar, claimed responsibility for the terror attack.
In the aftermath of the attack, diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan deteriorated. This can be seen, with New Delhi implementing several punitive actions. This includes suspending the Indus Water Treaty, reducing the personnel at its Islamabad mission, closing its airspace to Pakistani airlines, and expelling military attaches. In retaliation, Pakistan enacted reciprocal measures and suspended the Shimla Agreement.
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