French President Emmanuel Macron had a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to discuss the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Macron showed his country's complete solidarity to India during this time of mourning.
I just spoke with my counterpart @narendramodi about the dastardly terrorist attack on Tuesday that resulted in the tragic death of dozens of innocent civilians. France is with India and its people at this time of grief. France and its partners will continue the fight against terrorism wherever it is required," the French President tweeted on X.
India Ministry of External Affairs official Randhir Jaiswal also went to X to make the news of the exchange known. "President @EmmanuelMacron called up Prime Minister @narendramodi and expressed his personal condolences on the dastardly terrorist attack on innocent citizens in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir where innocent lives were brutally lost.". He strongly condemned the attack and expressed full support and solidarity with the Indian people, adding that such brutality is absolutely unacceptable," Jaiswal said.
He further added that Prime Minister Modi thanked President Macron for his message of solidarity and reaffirmed India's commitment to hold accountable those responsible.
The terror strike in Pahalgam took place on Tuesday in the Baisaran meadow of Anantnag district, and it triggered a wave of anger and protests throughout India. Politicians and people have called for stern action against Pakistan after the attack.
It has been responded to by a series of diplomatic actions taken by the Indian government. They include the closure of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals—giving them a 40-hour window to depart—and a scaling down of staff at diplomatic missions in both countries.
In addition, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, which was signed in 1960, as part of its reaction to the deadly attack in Pahalgam.
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