Quad Ministers condemn Pahalgam Attack, refrain from naming Pakistan
The April 22 incident reignited tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours Pakistan and India, with New Delhi blaming Islamabad without presenting concrete evidence. In response, Pakistan denied any involvement and called for an impartial investigation into the deadly assault.
In a joint statement issued after a meeting in Washington, the foreign ministers of the Quad condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism, but notably avoided directly naming Pakistan.
"The Quad unequivocally condemns all acts of terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism," the statement read.
They further urged all UN member states to fully cooperate with relevant authorities to ensure the perpetrators, organisers, and financiers of the attack are brought to justice without delay.
Last month, Pakistan and India engaged in the military confrontation triggered by April's Pahalgam attack in IIOJK.
In response to the Indian aggression, Pakistan's armed forces launched a large-scale retaliatory military action, named "Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos", and targeted several Indian military targets across multiple regions.
Pakistan downed its six fighter jets, including three Rafales, and dozens of drones. After at least 87 hours, the war between the two nuclear-armed nations ended on May 10 with a ceasefire agreement brokered by the US.
The ceasefire was first announced by US President Donald Trump on social media after Washington held talks with both sides, but India has differed with Trump's claims that it resulted from his intervention and threats to sever trade talks.
However, Pakistan has acknowledged Trump's efforts and formally recommended him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in defusing tensions between Pakistan and India last month.
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