Moscow: Countries from across the globe, including the US, Russia, Australia, France, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, have condemned the brutal Pulwama terror attack carried out by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and extended support to India in the fight against terrorism. More than 40 CRPF personnel were killed in the attack carried out Thursday.
Condemning the attack, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that perpetrators and sponsors of the attack should be brought to book and reiterated his country’s support for further strengthening counter-terrorist cooperation with India.
In a message to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Putin said, “Please accept the most sincere condolences in connection with the loss of Indian law enforcement officers in the terrorist act in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. We strongly condemn this brutal crime. The perpetrators and sponsors of this attack, undoubtedly, should be duly punished. I would like to reiterate the readiness for further strengthening counterterrorist cooperation with Indian partners.”
Australia’s political leaders also condemned the ‘heinous’ terror attack. “We convey our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and all those injured. Our thoughts are with my friend Prime Minister @narendramodi and the Indian people,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison tweeted Friday.
Saudi Arabia said it stood with India’s fight against terrorism and extremism and denounced as ‘cowardly’ the suicide attack.
French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affair Jean-Yves Le Drian extended support to India. He said France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms.
“I most firmly condemn the heinous attack just perpetrated in India. My thoughts go out to the families of the fallen soldiers and my deepest solidarity to the Indian government and people. France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms,” Le Drian stated.
Condemning the attack, Maldives Preseident Ibrahim Mohamed Solih tweeted that the Maldives will continue to ‘work with India and the international community to combat terrorism in our region and the world at large’.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina 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.”
Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering, tweeted, “Bhutan is deeply saddened by the news of the horrific terrorist attack in Kashmir. Bhutan strongly condemns terrorist attack of any nature. Our prayers are with the grieved family and we are following the situation closely.”
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa condemned the terrorist attack and offered their condolences to Prime Minister Modi.
PTI