External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his counterparts from a number of countries, including Japan, France, Germany, Qatar and Spain, on the cross-border strikes by India on terror camps in Pakistan and POK.
The EAM said in posts on X:
“Had a telecon with FM Takeshi Iwaya of Japan.
“Appreciate the strong condemnation of the April 22 terrorist attack. Discussed India’s action against the cross-border terrorist infrastructure this morning”, he said referring to Operation Sindoor.
The EAM also held a joint telecon with the foreign ministers of France – Jean-Noël Barrot – and Germany – Johann Wadephul.
“Had a joint telecon with FM @jnbarrot of France & FM @JoWadephul of Germany.
Appreciated their solidarity and support in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Discussed ensuring zero tolerance for terrorism.”
“Spoke with FM @jmalbares (José Manuel Albares) of Spain.
“Discussed India’s firm and measured response to cross-border terrorism.”
The EAM also spoke with the Prime Minister and FM of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani.
“Good to speak to PM & FM @MBA_AlThani_ of Qatar.
“Discussed India’s targeted and measured response to deter cross-border terrorism.”
The Japanese Foreign Ministry in a statement said: “The Government of India announced that it had attacked terrorist facilities in response to the terrorist attack that occurred in Kashmir on April 22.
“Regarding the terrorist attack that occurred in Kashmir on April 22, Japan once again strongly condemns such terrorist acts.
“In this regard, Japan is deeply concerned that the recent series of events could lead to further reprisals and escalate into a full-scale military conflict. Japan strongly urges both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and stabilize the situation through dialogue for the peace and stability in South Asia.
“Japan will continue to monitor the situation closely while taking all possible measures to protect Japanese nationals abroad,” it said.
The Qatar Foreign Ministry said, in a statement, on the call:
“During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and enhance them, as well as discussed latest developments in the crisis between the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and ways to resolve it through diplomacy.
“The Prime Minister expressed Qatar’s deep concern over the continued escalation between India and Pakistan, reaffirming Qatar’s full support for all regional and international efforts aimed at resolving the outstanding issues between the two countries through dialogue and peaceful means.”
