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NEW DELHI, (IANS): Marking the first
anniversary of the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, diplomatic missions and
foreign envoys remembered the victims and expressed solidarity with India in
the fight against terrorism.
India is observing one year of
the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, in which Pakistan-backed terrorists gunned down
26 innocent tourists after identifying their religion, in one of the most
brutal incidents targeting civilians in recent years.
Philip Green, Australia's High
Commissioner to India, took to X and posted, "One year on, we join our
Indian friends & colleagues to remember the innocent lives lost in the
horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam. We honour the victims & their
families who continue to grieve today. Australia stands against terrorism in
all its forms."
The British High Commission in
India condemned terrorism in all its forms and reiterated the United Kingdom's
commitment to peace and security through international cooperation.
"Today, we mark one year
since the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam. We pay our respects to the
victims, and our thoughts remain with everyone affected. The UK condemns
terrorism in all its forms. We remain committed to working with partners to
secure peace and security," the High Commission posted on X.
Meanwhile, France expressed
solidarity with India and reaffirmed its resolve in the global fight against
terrorism.
"On the first anniversary
of the Pahalgam terror attack, France, together with the European Union and its
other Member States, remembers the victims and recalls their solidarity with
India. France reaffirms its steadfast commitment to our shared fight against
terrorism," the French Embassy in India posted on X.
Israel's Foreign Minister
Gideon Sa'ar also paid tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack,
while expressing solidarity with bereaved families.
Sa'ar stressed that Israel
remains committed to deepening cooperation with India to combat terrorism and
promote peace, security, and stability.
Taking to his social media
platform X, the Israeli Foreign Minister said, "On behalf of the State of
Israel, one year to the Pahalgam terror attack, we honour the memory of the
innocent lives lost and stand with their families in grief."
"Israel remains resolute
and unwavering in its fight against terrorism in all its forms. Together with
India, we will continue to strengthen our cooperation to confront this threat
with determination and to advance peace, security, and stability," he
added.
