Germany on Operation Sindoor: Germany has strongly supported India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’, saying that terrorism should not find any place anywhere in the world. German Foreign Minister Yohan Wadeful said this on Friday, when he supported India’s move. He insisted, “Therefore we will support all those who fight terrorism – and should fight.”
While supporting New Delhi in the fight against terrorism, Wadeful strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, in which at least 26 people, including a Nepali tourist, lost their lives. External Affairs Minister S. in Berlin Addressing a joint press conference with Jaishankar, the German Foreign Minister clarified that India had every right to protect itself against terrorism.
Wadeful said, “We are shocked by the cruel terrorist attack on India on 22 April. We condemn this attack on citizens in strong words. Our deep condolences are towards all victims and their families. After military attacks on both sides, India definitely have the right to defend itself against terrorism.” He further said, “The fact that the ceasefire has now come into force, something that we appreciate. Now what is important is that this ceasefire remains stable and keeping in mind the important interests of both sides, to find a bilateral solution to find a bilateral solution for that struggle. Germany and India are promoting regular talks over terrorism over the years, and we intensify it.”
He reiterated his point, “Germany will support any battle against terrorism. Terrorism should never find a place in the world, and that is why we will support all those who fight terrorism and they have to fight it. We are very appreciated that there is a lot of confusion, and we hope that it will soon come out.”
Indian Foreign Minister S.K. Jaishankar said that the German government has made it clear that it understands that every country has the right to protect itself against terrorism.
Jaishankar said, “We had negotiated on May 7, on the same day we started our action. It was a very sensible and positive conversation. And to be honest, even before that the German government had expressed solidarity even before that. The minister very clearly expressed understanding of Germany that every country had the right to defend itself against terrorism.”
Jaishankar, who is on an official visit to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany from 19 to 24 May, reiterated New Delhi’s firm stand on zero tolerance towards terrorism.
He said, “I came to Berlin soon after India’s response to Pahalgam terror attack. India would not tolerate terrorism at all. India will never bow to nuclear blackmail and India will deal with Pakistan in a completely bilateral manner. There should be no confusion on any side in this regard. We also give importance to the understanding of Germany that every country has the right to protect ourselves against terrorism.”
Earlier, Jaishankar met German Chancellor Frederick Merz in Berlin and wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India started a decisive military action on 7 May after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April, in which 26 people were killed, a decisive military action on 7 May as ‘Operation Sindoor’.
The Indian armed forces targeted terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in more than 100 militants from terrorist organizations such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen.
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In response to this deadly terrorist attack on India’s land, Pakistan caused a coordinated attack on the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir to firing from across the border and drone attacks in the border areas, damaging the radar infrastructure, communication centers and airstrips at eight airports in Pakistan. On May 10, India and Pakistan agreed to end enmity.
