President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (April 25), strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam area and expressed Sri Lanka’s unwavering solidarity with the Indian people, according to a statement from the Presidential Media Division (PMD).
The call, which lasted approximately 15 minutes, centered on the tragic incident that occurred on April 22, where a terror attack targeting tourists in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, leaving several others injured. It is regarded as one of the deadliest terrorist incidents in the region since the 2019 Pulwama attack.
President Dissanayake conveyed his profound shock and sorrow over the brutal attack and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families on behalf of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka. He also wished a swift recovery to those who were injured.
Reaffirming Sri Lanka’s steadfast stance against terrorism in all its forms, the President emphasized that Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with India in its fight against terror. He further expressed hope that tensions in the region will de-escalate soon and that peace and stability will be swiftly restored.
The PMD statement underscored the President’s commitment to regional security and his call for collective efforts to counter terrorism and promote stability in South Asia.
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, India has taken a series of strong diplomatic and security measures, including downgrading ties with Pakistan, expelling Pakistani military attaches, suspending the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, and shutting down the Attari land-transit post. India also announced that all visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be revoked from April 27, and advised Indian citizens in Pakistan to return home immediately.
In response, Pakistan has suspended all bilateral accords with India, closed its airspace to Indian flights, halted trade, and warned that any attempt to divert water under the Indus Treaty would be treated as an act of war.
