‘The US stands in solidarity with India: Rajnath Singh spoke to American counterpart Pete Hegseth after the Pahalgam attack. Bharat News
New Delhi: Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday confirmed the US counterpart, Pete Hegseth and confirmed by the Ministry of Defense officials.
The Ministry of Defense later made a statement on X, confirmed the meeting. US Defense Secretary @Peteegseth
Talked to the Raksha Minister Shri @rajnathsingh before today and expressed his deep sympathy for the tragic loss of innocent citizens in a drunken terrorist attack in Pahgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Secretary Hegseth said that the US stands in solidarity with India and supports India’s right to rescue. He said that he reiterated the strong support of the US government in India’s fight against terrorism, “the ministry said.
“During the conversation, RM told @Secdef that Pakistan has a history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organizations. He further said that it is important to condemn it clearly and unevenly for the global community and to call such heinous acts of terrorism.”
The conversation with Pakistan occurred after the April 22 terrorist attacks in Pahgam, Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in 26 casualties.
This is engaged in hotline communication about the violations of Pakistan’s unsafe ceasefire on Tuesday after general of generals of generals of directors of India and Pakistan directors. Defense sources quoted by ANI said on Wednesday that India warned Pakistan about these violations along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border.
According to officials, the Indian Army on 27-28 April gave an effective response to the fire of unexpected small arms of the Pakistan Army on 27-28 April, unlike Kupwara and Ponch districts in Jammu and Kashmir (JK).
On Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also interacted with American counterpart Marco Rubio, in which the terrorist attack was addressed.
Emphasizing the need for justice, Jaishankar said, “Discussed Pahgam terrorist attack @Secrubio with us tomorrow. Its criminals, backers and planners should be brought to justice. ,
Rubio confirmed the US commitment for anti -terrorism cooperation with India. US State Department spokesman Tami Bruce said Rubio expressed condolences for the lost life in the “horrific terrorist attack” in Pahgam, while encouraging the Indo-Pakistan dialogue to reduce stress.
Bilateral discussion occurred as Pakistani Inheritance violation On 22 April, the Pahalgam increased with LoC after the attack. India has implemented several measures against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Water Treaty, closing the attic integrated check post and reducing the number of high commission employees.
On 29 April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the meeting with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS General Anil Chauhan, Service Head and NSA Ajit Doval.
After this, a cabinet committee was followed in the security meeting after the Pahalgam attack after 23 April. In the report, PM Modi provided complete operating autonomy to the Indian Armed Forces about reaction methods, goals and time. Tuesday’s meeting was attended by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Ki Tripathi and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.
