Sunday, February 17, 2019

Reactions to the 2019 Pulwama attack

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[[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] condemned the [[2019 Pulwama attack]] and expressed solidarity with the victims and their families. Union Home Minister [[Rajnath Singh]] assured that a strong response will be given to the terror attack.<ref name="TOI attack">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> India blamed Pakistan for the attack.<ref name="WP vows">[https://wapo.st/2IhiLP2 Modi vows action after dozens die in deadliest attack in Indian-held Kashmir in 3 decades], The Washington Post, 16 February 2019.</ref> The ''[[BBC News]]'' has said that the involvement of the Jaish-e-Mohammed in the bombing "directly links" Pakistan to the attack.<ref name="BBC punish">[https://bbc.in/2SDmOts Viewpoint: How far might India go to 'punish' Pakistan?], BBC News, 15 February 2018</ref> (It is widely accepted among security analysts that Jaish-e-Mohammed is the creation of Pakistan's [[Inter-Services Intelligence]],<ref>; </ref> which continues to provide it backing.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2): "His group is technically illegal in Pakistan but enjoys the continuing patronage of the ISI."</ref>) The Indian finance minister [[Arun Jaitley]] has said that India would completely isolate Pakistan in the diplomatic community.<ref name=":0">[http://bit.ly/2BCJm3e Pulwama terror attack: India hikes customs duty to 200% on all goods imported from Pakistan], The Times of India, 16 February 2019.</ref>

Pakistan denied the allegation of a link to the attack.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> ''[[The Nation (Pakistan)|The Nation]]'', a Pakistani newspaper called the assailant a "freedom fighter" who eliminated members of an "occupying force".<ref></ref> [[Fawad Chaudhry]], Pakistan's Federal Information Minister, said that Pakistan was taking action against Jaish-e-Muhammad<ref name="Samaa2019"/> and that Pakistan would be able to assist India in taking action against terrorist groups.<ref name="Samaa2019">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>

== Reactions ==

=== United Nations ===
[[UN Secretary General]] [[Antonio Guterres]] "strongly" condemned the terror attack against security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, perpetrated by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed, calling for those behind the attack to be brought to justice. In one of the deadliest terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir's three decades of militancy, a Jaish suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in Pulwama district, killing at least 39 personnel and leaving many critically wounded. ''"We strongly condemn today's attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district and express our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to the Government and people of India,"'' Guterres's spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said at the daily press briefing Thursday. Responding to a question by PTI on the terror attack, Dujarric said, ''"We of course wish a speedy recovery to those injured and call for those behind the attack to be brought to justice." When asked about New Delhi's appeal to the international community to support India's proposal to list terrorists, including JeM chief Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist under the UN Security Council's Sanctions Committee and to ban terrorist organisations operating from territories controlled by Pakistan, Dujarric said the "issue of listing of terror organisations is one that is in the hands of the Security Council"''.<ref></ref>

=== European Union ===
The EU Spokesperson said, ''"India has once again been victim of a terrorist attack today in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The bomb attack killed more than 40 persons among the Indian paramilitary forces. Terrorism can never be justified. The European Union expresses its deep sadness and condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to those who were injured. As a strategic partner of India, The EU reaffirms its full solidarity at such a difficult moment. The European Union stands by India in fighting terrorism and will continue to strengthen its cooperation in this regard".''<ref name=":6"></ref>

=== United States of America ===
US Ambassador to India [[Kenneth Juster]] tweeted:'' "The US Mission in India strongly condemns today's terrorist attack in [[Jammu & Kashmir]]. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims".''<ref></ref> The United States said it would work with India in counterterrorism efforts and criticised Pakistan in its statement denouncing the attack.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>

=== Russia ===
The Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of India condemns in the strongest terms: ''"We denounce terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reiterate the need to combat these inhuman acts with decisive and collective response without any double standards. May we express sincere condolences to the grieving families of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to those injured,"'' the Russian embassy noted.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>

=== Afghanistan ===
[[Ministry of External Affairs]], Afghanistan said,''"While strongly condemning the heinous #KashmirTerrorAttack on CRPF personnel, we stand united with India to combat terrorism in any form as we have done it as a nation in the past 18 years; Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan strongly condemns the recent terrorist attack that took place in Jammu and Kashmir of India. The Govt of I.R AFG expresses its condolences and sympathy with the ppl and govt of the friendly country #India due to the loss of 40 Indian Police, and once again stresses the need for solidarity and closer cooperation of countries in the fight against this common enemy".<ref name=":6" />''

=== Singapore ===
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has written to the Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India Sushma Swaraj to express condolences on the terror attack. ''"I am saddened to hear of the brutal terror attack in Pulwama that has resulted in the tragic loss of life and injury. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the victims and families who have lost their loved ones. Singapore strongly condemns such senseless acts of terror and our thoughts and prayers are with the people of India at this time. We also hope for a speedy recovery for those who have been injured."<ref></ref>''

=== Maldives ===
Foreign Minister of Maldives, [[Abdulla Shahid]] said, ''"Strongly condemn the suicide terrorist attack on the convoy carrying Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir today. I extend my prayers and condolences to the bereaved families of the dead and injured."'''<ref name=":7"></ref>

=== Australia ===
Prime Minister of Australia said, ''"Australia condemns the heinous terrorist attack on an Indian police convoy in Jammu and Kashmir. We convey our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and all those injured. Our thoughts are with my friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian people".<ref name=":6" />''

=== Sri Lanka ===
Prime Minister of [[Sri Lanka]] [[Ranil Wickremesinghe]] tweeted, ''"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 [[Narendra Modi]] and the families of police officers who lost their lives,"<ref name=":7" />'' [[President of Sri Lanka]] Maithripala Sirisena tweeted, ''"Extremely saddened about dastardly terror attack killing 40 CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) Jawans in Balawanapur, South Kashmir (J&K State). The world must condemn such brutal terrorist attacks and take effective action to prevent such incidents in future.@narendramodi"''<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>

=== Bahrain ===
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemns the terrorist attack on a military convoy on the outskirts of the city of Srinagar in Kashmir, which claimed lives of dozens of Indian soldiers and injured others. It expresses the sincere condolences and consolation of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Republic of India and the families and relatives of the victims. The ministry affirms Bahrain’s solidarity with India against all forms of terrorism, renewing its rejection of violence, extremism and terrorism of all forms and regardless of the motives, and calling for concerted global efforts to uproot this scourge.<ref name=":6" />

=== Italy ===
''"Dismay for serious terrorist attack that hit Indian security forces at #Pulwama, with numerous deaths and wounded. It Italia condemns terrorism in all its forms. Strong sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims."<ref name=":6" />''

=== Nepal ===
[[Prime Minister of Nepal]] [[Khadga Prasad Oli]] spoke to Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi|Modi]] and expressed his condolences, concern and condemnation over the attacks. Nepal's [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] in a statement said, ''"The Government of Nepal strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir today that has resulted in the loss of many precious lives. It extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims as well as the Government and people of India, and wishes speedy recovery of those injured. In line with its principled position, Nepal unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and believes that such heinous acts of terrorism cannot be justified on any ground."''<ref name=":8"></ref>

=== Iran ===
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghassemi in a statement said,''"Strongly condemned the terrorist incident in Srinagar, India, which left dozens of people dead and injured, and extended his condolences to the Government and people of the friendly country of India over the tragic incident and expressed sympathy with the victims’ families."<ref name=":6" />'' Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister [[Abbas Araghchi]] met with [[Minister of External Affairs (India)|India's External Affairs Minister]] [[Sushma Swaraj]] and referring to both the the 2019 Pulwama attack and the [[2019 Khash–Zahedan suicide bombing]], he stated: ''"Iran and India suffered from two heinous terrorist attacks in the past few days resulted in big casualties. Today in my meeting with Sushma Swaraj the Indian FM, when she had a stopover in Tehran, we agreed on close cooperation to combat terrorism in the region. Enough is enough!"''<ref name="IT2019">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>

=== Spain ===
''"Spain strongly condemns the attack perpetrated today, Thursday, in Pulwama, state of Jammu and Kashmir, where a car attacked a convoy of the central reserve police force of India. The attack has cost the lives of at least 36 people and has enjoyed several dozens of people. Spain deplores the use of terrorist violence in any kind of circumstance. The government of Spain expresses its support to the people and the authorities of India at this time of sorrow and wishes to convey its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, while at the same time wishes a speedy recovery to those Who were wounded."<ref name=":6" />''

=== France ===
[[French]] Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs [[Jean-Yves Le Drian]] in a stement said, ''"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. I call on every State to fight effectively against terrorist networks and their financing channels and to prevent cross-border movements of terrorist groups, such as the Jaish-e-Mohammed, which has claimed responsibility for this attack."<ref name=":8" />''

=== United Arab Emirates ===
The [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation]] said in a statement that the UAE ''"condemns this terrorist act,"'' reiterating the country's principled and unequivocal position rejecting all forms of violence and terrorism. ''"The UAE stands in solidarity with the government and people of India in their fight against violence and extremism,"'' the Ministry said in a statement.<ref name=":9"></ref>

=== Saudi Arabia ===
The Kingdom strongly condemns and denounces ''"these cowardly terrorist acts and stands with India against terrorism and extremism"'', the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Saudi Arabia)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] was cited as saying by the [[Saudi Press Agency]].''"Saudi Arabia offers condolences to the Indian government, families of the victims and wishes the injured a speedy recovery,"'' the Ministry said.<ref name=":9" />

=== China ===
[[Chinese Foreign Ministry|Chinese foreign ministry]] spokesman said, ''"JeM has been included in the Security Council terrorism sanctions list. China will continue to handle the relevant sanctions issue in a constructive and responsible manner."''<ref></ref>

=== Germany ===
Dr Jasper Wieck, Charge d'Affaires of the German Embassy in India offered his condolence on behalf of the German government. Condemning the terror attack in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir he said, ''"Germany condemns terrorism in all forms. We are gravely shocked and deeply saddened. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims. Germany stands with its strategic partner India."'' Around 40 CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday by a suspected suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.<ref></ref>

=== Bangladesh ===
Bangladesh Information Minister Hasan Mahmud told, ''"We condemn the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir which led to the death of 40 CRPF troopers. We stand by India in its fight against terror,"'' the reporters at [[Kolkata Press Club]] after paying floral tributes to the photograph of those killed in the attack.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>

=== Bhutan ===
[[Prime Minister of Bhutan]] [[Lotay Tshering]] said, ''"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."<ref name=":6" />''

=== Indonesia ===
''"The Government and people of Indonesia express our deepest condolences and solidarity to the victims of the terror attack and their families. So far there has been no information of Indonesian among the victims. Indonesia reiterates that acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation. Indonesia will continue to work with the international community to fight against terrorism, extremism and radicalism as well as address its root causes."<ref name=":6" />''

=== Czech Republic ===
''"The Czech Republic strongly condemns today's terrorist attack perpetrated in Jammu & Kashmir. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families of the victims. The Czech Republic will stand by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms."<ref name=":6" />''

=== Turkey ===
''"We have received the news with sorrow that a terrorist attack targeting a convoy of security forces in Jammu Kashmir resulted in many losses of lives and left many wounded today. We condemn this heinous attack. We extend our condolences to the families of the deceased and to the people and Government of India, and wish speedy recovery to the wounded. We are deeply concerned about the increasing tension and casualties occurring recently in Jammu and Kashmir and hope that the problem will be settled through dialogue and within the framework of the relevant UN resolution."<ref name=":6" />''

=== United Kingdom ===
''"Shocked by today's senseless and brutal act of terror in India-administered Kashmir. I offer my sincere condolences to the victims' families.We stand with India."<ref name=":6" />''

== See Also ==

* [[2019 Pulwama attack|2019 Pulwama Attack]]

==References==



[[Category:2019 in international relations]]
[[Category:Reactions to 2010s events]]
[[Category:Reactions to terrorist attacks]]


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