New Delhi, May 7: On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, India on Thursday reaffirmed its right to defend itself against Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism while vowing to further strengthen the global fight against the menace.
EAM spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, referring to the operation, asserted that India gave a befitting reply to Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism.
“We are marking the first anniversary of Op Sindoor today. The entire world saw the Pahalgam terrorist attack for what it was. We gave a befitting reply to Pakistan for its sponsorship of cross-border terrorism,” he said.
“The world knows that cross-border terrorism has long been an instrument of state policy for Pakistan. We in India have every right to defend ourselves against terrorism,” he said at his weekly media briefing.
Jaiswal said India will continue to work to strengthen the global fight against terrorism.
EAM S Jaishankar said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s resolve to defend itself against cross-border terrorism from Pakistan.
“With its decisive actions, India ensured accountability for terrorist actions. And underlined that such a serious threat to peace and security will be effectively countered,” he said on social media.
He said India stands “strong and determined” to convey a message of “zero tolerance” for terrorism. (PTI)
India has every right to defend itself against crossborder terrorism from Pakistan: MEA
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