New Delhi – In the aftermath of recent unprovoked attacks and border violations by Pakistan, India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) has engaged in a series of conversations with key global counterparts, including the US Secretary of State, the UK Foreign Secretary, and the Norwegian Foreign Minister. These diplomatic engagements aimed at apprising international partners of the security situation and India’s firm stance against terrorism.

During a briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson detailed these important discussions. The EAM had a conversation with the US Secretary of State where the “focus of discussions was the terrorist attack in Pahalgam” that occurred on April 22nd, and “the response that India mounted after that on the 7th of May,” which refers to Operation Sindoor.

The US Secretary of State shared his thoughts on these developments, and the EAM “deeply appreciated the US’s commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism.” The EAM also took the opportunity to underline the “targeted measures that India had taken in connection with Operation Sindoor,” emphasizing the precision and specific nature of India’s counter-terrorism actions. Furthermore, the EAM conveyed India’s resolve to “firmly counter any attempts at escalation” from Pakistan.

Following this, the EAM also had a conversation with the UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy. The MEA spokesperson stated that in this discussion, the “discussion centered around countering terrorism for which there must be zero tolerance.” This indicates a shared perspective with the UK on the importance of a strong and unequivocal global approach to combating terrorism.

Most recently, the EAM spoke with the Foreign Minister of Norway, Espen Barth Eide. This conversation, according to the MEA, was “also focused on recent developments stemming from the terrorist act in Pahalgam.”

These high-level diplomatic interactions underscore the importance India places on keeping its international partners informed about the security challenges it faces, particularly those emanating from across the border. By briefing these key nations, India aims to build a greater understanding of the situation and garner support for its position on countering terrorism and responding to unprovoked aggression.

The fact that the discussions consistently revolved around the Pahalgam terrorist attack and India’s subsequent response highlights India’s view that the recent Pakistani actions are linked to and a continuation of a pattern of state-sponsored terrorism. The MEA, in its briefing that included technical details from Colonel Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh on the nature of the Pakistani attacks, provided a comprehensive picture of the security landscape.

These diplomatic efforts are crucial in countering Pakistan’s attempts at disinformation and presenting a factual account of the events to the global community. India is seeking to ensure that its actions, which it characterizes as necessary and proportionate responses to terrorism and aggression, are understood and supported internationally.