New Delhi, April 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a call from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who strongly condemned the horrific Pahalgam terror attack and expressed solidarity with India during this tragic time.
PM Starmer conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Modi, expressing sorrow over the loss of innocent lives.
The details of the conversation were shared by Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on X, stating, "PM @Keir_Starmer of UK called PM @narendramodi and conveyed his sincere condolences on the innocent lives lost in the heinous terror attack on Indian soil. He strongly condemned the barbaric attack and expressed that the UK stands with the people of India in this hour of tragedy."
In addition, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof also extended condolences to Prime Minister Modi following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. Strongly condemning the "cowardly act," PM Schoof rejected terrorism in all its forms and voiced his country's solidarity with India.
Prime Minister Modi responded by thanking the Netherlands for its support and reiterated India's commitment to working closely with the Netherlands in the global fight against terrorism.
In the aftermath of the deadly attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, the Indian government took several diplomatic actions. These included the closure of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals, granting them 40 hours to leave the country, and reducing the number of diplomatic staff at High Commissions on both sides. Additionally, India announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, as a response to the attack.
