External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a crucial telephonic discussion with his Greek counterpart, George Gerapetritis, on Tuesday to address the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 people and injured several others in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, carried out on April 22 at the Baisaran meadow, targeted unarmed tourists, triggering national outrage and strong international condemnation.
In a social media post, Jaishankar welcomed Greece’s “firm opposition” to cross-border terrorism and reaffirmed the strength of the India-Greece Strategic Partnership. “A good conversation with FM George Gerapetritis of Greece. Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Welcome Greece’s firm opposition to cross-border terrorism. Our Strategic Partnership reflects the depth of our ties,” Jaishankar wrote on X.
The conversation comes at a time when India has launched a series of diplomatic and strategic countermeasures aimed at Pakistan, whom New Delhi holds responsible for harboring and enabling terror outfits that operate across the border. In the immediate aftermath of the attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), which decided on several key retaliatory actions.
Among the most significant steps, India has put the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 on hold, demanding Pakistan’s irreversible end to its support for cross-border terrorism. Additionally, visa services for Pakistani nationals have been suspended with immediate effect, and all existing visas stand revoked. Pakistani High Commission officials have been declared persona non grata and instructed to leave India within a week.
Addressing a public rally in Bihar’s Madhubani on April 24, PM Modi sent a stern message to terrorists and their sponsors. “The terrorists responsible for this attack, along with those who conspired it, will face punishment beyond their imagination,” he said. “India’s resolve is stronger than ever. The time has come to eliminate every remaining stronghold of terror. We will pursue every handler, backer, and mastermind to the ends of the earth.”
The prime minister’s statement, coupled with expanding international support—including Greece’s vocal condemnation of terrorism—signals a shift in India’s diplomatic narrative: seeking global alignment against state-sponsored terrorism and showcasing zero tolerance in the face of civilian attacks.
India continues to engage with global partners to strengthen its position and ensure justice for the victims of the Pahalgam attack, with the government vowing swift and decisive action both militarily and diplomatically.
