Saudi Arabia, UAE condemn Pahalgam terror attack; reaffirms support to India

World leaders have come together to extend their support for India

In a devastating terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, at least 26 people lost their lives when militants targeted a popular tourist destination in Pahalgam on Tuesday.

The international community has strongly condemned the attack. Countries including Saudi Arabia and the UAE have expressed solidarity with India, denouncing the violence and extending their support during this tragic time.

The majority of the victims were tourists, with two foreign nationals from the UAE and Nepal among the deceased, along with two local residents. Several others sustained injuries in the assault.

Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir as they co-chaired the Strategic Partnership Council.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the Crown Prince has also condemned the horrific attack. “His Royal Highness the Crown Prince strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and expressed his deepest condolences over the loss of innocent lives,” Jaiswal shared in a post on his X account.

PM @narendramodi and Crown Prince HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman held extensive talks & co-chaired the 2nd IndiaSaudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC) in Jeddah at the Royal Palace. HRH Crown Prince strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack & expressed his deepest pic.twitter.com/PBxfi9DEF4
Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 22, 2025

Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Ajaz Khan, said the meeting began with a reference to the unfortunate terror attack that has happened in India.

"Both leaders expressed their condemnation for the terror attack. The Crown Prince conveyed his condolences and sympathies and offered any help in this regard to us," the envoy said.

UAE

The UAE also issued a statement of condemnation saying, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that 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 Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of India, and to the families of the victims of this heinous attack, as well as its wishes of a speedy recovery for all the injured."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia and returned to India on Wednesday morning, while Home Minister Amit Shah reached Srinagar on Tuesday evening to take charge of the security response.

Prime Minister has assured the nation that those responsible for the attack will be held accountable and brought to justice, emphasizing that such acts of violence will not go unpunished.