NATIONS across the Arab world have strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and expressed solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism. The Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, extended his condolences to President Droupadi Murmu over the “tragic loss of life” caused by the attack targeting tourists. In an official statement, the Crown Prince conveyed his sympathies to the victims’ families and wished a swift recovery for the injured.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry also issued a statement denouncing the attack. “The Kingdom affirms its firm stance in rejecting all forms of violence, extremism, and targeting of civilians,” the statement said. It further expressed “sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and the government and people of the Republic of India.”
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia, both countries reiterated their unified stand against terrorism. A joint statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the two sides “strongly condemned the gruesome terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, which claimed the lives of innocent civilians.”
The United Arab Emirates also joined the chorus of condemnation. In a statement released on Tuesday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “The UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability, in contravention of international law.” The UAE extended its condolences to the government and people of India, as well as to the families of the victims, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed his sorrow and condemnation over the heinous act that claimed the lives of numerous civilians. Abbas also reaffirmed Palestine’s support for India’s security and stability. In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Abbas wrote, “We have followed with sorrow the news of the tragic incident that claimed the lives of and injured dozens of innocent civilian tourists as a result of a criminal shooting in the regions of Jammu and Kashmir.”
