Synopsis
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar provided a comprehensive briefing to President Droupadi Murmu regarding the recent Pahalgam terror attack and the government's response. The MEA conducted extensive diplomatic outreach to inform foreign envoys about the situation and India's commitment to combating terrorism effectively.Key Takeaways
- High-level briefing on Pahalgam terror attack.
- Government's diplomatic outreach to international partners.
- Engagement of foreign diplomats and ambassadors.
- Emphasis on security measures and intelligence assessments.
- Global condemnation of the terror strike.
New Delhi, April 24 (NationPress) Union Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday provided an update to President Droupadi Murmu regarding the Pahalgam terror attack and the ongoing actions being taken by the government in its aftermath. This high-level briefing coincided with a surge of diplomatic activities at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) headquarters in South Block, where India conducted a series of intensive briefings with prominent foreign envoys and diplomats from across the world.
The Indian government initiated an extensive diplomatic campaign to inform its trusted international partners about the Pahalgam terror attack, which led to multiple civilian casualties, including one foreign national.
The attack has been strongly condemned by Indian leadership alongside global leaders, prompting immediate security and diplomatic responses.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri spearheaded a series of briefings for the foreign diplomats and ambassadors based in New Delhi. Diplomats from significant nations, including the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, China, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Norway, were summoned for an in-depth account of the situation on the ground and India's immediate and ongoing response.
Among the early attendees was EU envoy Herve Delphin, who departed the MEA following a 30-minute briefing session with Misri. This session is part of a coordinated effort to ensure that the global community is made aware of the seriousness of the attack and India's commitment to combat terrorism decisively.
Denis Alipov, the Russian Ambassador to India, also attended a briefing at the MEA along with ambassadors and senior diplomats from Gulf nations, including UAE, Qatar, and Oman. Additionally, diplomats from Southeast Asia, representing Indonesia and Malaysia, were provided with detailed briefings.
In a significant development, the Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, participated in a special briefing at the MEA headquarters. This engagement is perceived as part of India's broader effort to communicate to all regional stakeholders the seriousness of the terror threat in Jammu and Kashmir and the necessity for international support in countering terrorism.
EAM S. Jaishankar's arrival at the MEA headquarters during the series of briefings highlighted the importance that New Delhi places on its international diplomatic outreach following the terror attack.
The briefings, which lasted approximately 30 minutes each, were described as thorough and focused on India's security measures, intelligence assessments, and the operational response already in progress. Senior MEA officials underscored India’s commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and securing the region from cross-border terrorism.
Government sources indicated that the outreach aimed not only to share India’s assessment of the current situation but also to foster a coordinated international stance on terrorism, particularly from countries that share intelligence and counterterrorism cooperation frameworks with India.
The terror strike in Pahalgam has sparked widespread condemnation globally, and the government's robust diplomatic response is viewed as part of its effort to isolate terror sponsors worldwide while keeping its partners informed and engaged.
