In the aftermath of a tragic terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives, India has launched a strong diplomatic effort, reaching out to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and world leaders to gather international support and pressure Pakistan, reported by NDTV.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has held phone conversations with foreign ministers from eight non-permanent member countries of the UNSC—Algeria, Greece, Guyana, Panama, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Somalia, and Denmark. These calls came as India expressed its determination to bring the attackers and their backers to justice. During the talks, Jaishankar highlighted India’s concern over the “cross-border” nature of the attack and stressed the need for global accountability.
The Resistance Front (TRF), a known proxy of the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the April 22 attack. India has accused Pakistan of supporting the strike, though Islamabad denies any involvement and has called for an independent investigation.
Jaishankar also spoke with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, who condemned the attack “unequivocally.” Jaishankar later wrote on social media that both agreed on the importance of holding those responsible to account.
India’s push came after difficult negotiations over a UNSC statement that condemned the attack but, according to Indian officials, fell short due to Pakistan’s attempts to influence the language used. Though the final statement strongly condemned the violence, India found it lacking in directness and clarity.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured the nation of a firm response. He stated that India’s armed forces have full freedom to decide how and when to respond. On Sunday, he promised the “harshest response” to those behind the violence.
World leaders have also expressed their solidarity. Among them were U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and others from countries like Japan, Egypt, Australia, the UAE, and Sri Lanka. Many called Prime Minister Modi directly to express condolences and condemn the brutal attack.
India’s diplomatic move underscores its strategy to isolate Pakistan internationally while demanding stronger global action against terrorism. As the UNSC prepares for possible further discussions, New Delhi continues to press for justice and international recognition of the threat it faces.
