Foreign ministers of the Quad grouping—US, India, Japan and Australia—on Tuesday condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and said the perpetrators of this “reprehensible act” should be brought to justice without any delay.
In a joint statement after their meeting in Washington, the ministers also expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
“The Quad condemns all acts of terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, and renew their commitment to counterterrorism cooperation,” they said.
Twenty-six people, mostly tourists, were killed as terrorists sprayed bullets at them after verifying their religious identity in the scenic Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, sparking a diplomatic and military confrontation between India and Pakistan.
“We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, while injuring several others," the statement said.
“We call for the perpetrators, organizers, and financiers of this reprehensible act to be brought to justice without any delay and urge all UN Member States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant UNSCRs, to cooperate actively with all relevant authorities in this regard," it said.
