INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
In a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (25), President Anura Kumara Dissanayake condemned the recent
Dissanayake, in a telephone conversation with Indian PM Narendra Modi, condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and expressed solidarity with
that lasted approximately 15 minutes, according to the PMD.The President conveyed profound shock and sorrow upon learning of the terrorist
against terrorism in all its forms, regardless of where it occurs in the world.Extending heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Government
and people of Sri Lanka to the victims of the brutal terrorist attack and their families, the President also wished a speedy recovery to
those injured.The President expressed that Sri Lanka hopes the current tensions will ease soon and that regional peace and stability will be
restored swiftly, the statement said.The attack on April 22, which targeted tourists in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam, claimed the lives
region since the 2019 Pulwama attack, in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed.On April 23, India downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan and
announced a raft of measures, including the expulsion of Pakistani military attaches, the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 and
the immediate shutting down of the Attari land-transit post in view of the cross-border links to the Pahalgam carnage.India has also
announced revoking all visas issued to Pakistani nationals from April 27 and advised Indian nationals residing in Pakistan to return home at
in India must leave the country before the expiry of visas.In retaliation, Pakistan has put the Simla Agreement and other bilateral accords
with India on hold, suspended all trade, closed its airspace for Indian airlines and said any attempt to divert the water meant for it under
the Indus Water Treaty will be considered an Act of War.--With Agencies Inputs
