US EditionQuad ministers condemn April attack in Indian Kashmir without naming Pakistan
JAMMU AND KASHMIR, INDIA, JUL 1 – The Quad foreign ministers condemned the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists and urged swift justice while addressing regional security and counterterrorism cooperation.
- On July 1, 2025, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington, DC, amid ongoing tensions in Indo-Pacific.
- Jaishankar referenced the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, describing it as economic warfare aimed at destroying Kashmir's tourism and provoking religious violence.
- He emphasized India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism, asserting India’s right to defend its citizens and expecting Quad partners’ solidarity while reiterating commitment to a free, inclusive Indo-Pacific.
- Jaishankar said, "India will no longer be afraid of nuclear blackmail," and called for all countries to reject support for terrorism, underlining the Quad’s progress in security and cooperation.
- The meeting underscored the need for global collaboration to tackle terrorism, with India planning to host the next Quad Summit to deepen partnership and promote regional stability.
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The Quad statement's language closely followed the UN Security Council’s press statement, which had also avoided identifying the group responsible for the attack or making any direct reference to the Indian government. India’s own messaging on Pakistan had also been muddled.
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