Day after, world leaders condemn Pulwama attack | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Day after, world leaders condemn Pulwama attack

New Delhi | ByHT Correspondents
Feb 16, 2019 12:09 AM IST

China’s foreign ministry strongly condemned the attack – among the last major countries to do so – but was non-committal on backing India’s demand to sanction JeM’s Pakistan-based chief Masood Azhar under UN Security Council Resolution 1267.

The US on Friday joined the world community in condemning the Jaish-e-Mohammed suicide attack in Kashmir that killed 40 troops, saying the time had come for Pakistan to end support for all terrorist groups operating from its soil.

Lathepora: Army soldiers at the site of suicide bomb attack at Lathepora Awantipora in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, Thursday, February 14, 2019. At least 30 CRPF jawans were killed and dozens other injured when a CRPF convoy was attacked. (PTI Photo/S Irfan) (PTI2_14_2019_000168A)(PTI)
Lathepora: Army soldiers at the site of suicide bomb attack at Lathepora Awantipora in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, Thursday, February 14, 2019. At least 30 CRPF jawans were killed and dozens other injured when a CRPF convoy was attacked. (PTI Photo/S Irfan) (PTI2_14_2019_000168A)(PTI)

China’s foreign ministry strongly condemned the attack – among the last major countries to do so – but was non-committal on backing India’s demand to sanction JeM’s Pakistan-based chief Masood Azhar under UN Security Council Resolution 1267.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian named the JeM in a statement denouncing the attack, saying all countries should work jointly to combat terrorist and their funding channels and “to prevent the cross-border movement of terrorist groups such as JeM”.

Also watch: ‘Big mistake’: PM Modi’s stern warning to terror outfits

 

Meanwhile,Pakistan announced Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the country had been rescheduled to February 17-18. No reason was given for the change. The prince was earlier scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on February 16. The visit of a Saudi business delegation accompanying the prince was postponed and reports suggested this was linked to the Pulwama attack, though this couldn’t be independently confirmed by HT. The prince is scheduled to travel to Malaysia before visiting India during February 19-20.

At a news briefing in Beijing, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang condemned the attack but skirted the issue of listing Azhar by UN’s 1267 Committee. “...We firmly oppose and strongly condemn all forms of terrorism...”. Asked about China’s stand on listing Azhar as a global terrorist, Geng repeated what Beijing has repeatedly said about UN protocols.

Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the attack in a message sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “The perpetrators and sponsors of this attack should be duly punished.”

Canada’s foreign minister Chrystia Freeland said her country stood in solidarity with India “in the fight to prevent radicalisation and defeat terrorism”. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Nepal’s foreign ministry also denounced the attack. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for those behind the assault to be brought to justice.

Unveiling Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!

Get Current Updates on India News, Election 2024, Arvind Kejriwal Arrest Live Updates, Bihar Board 12th Result Live along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On