In a rebuke of cross-border terrorism, Ethiopian Ambassador to India, Fesseha Shawel Gebre, condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, attributing full responsibility to Pakistan. The assault, which left 26 civilians dead, was carried out by Pakistan-backed terrorists, sparking outrage both within India and amongst its international partners.
Speaking to ANI, Ambassador Gebre praised India’s composed yet firm response, calling it “very responsible” and underscoring the shared values between Ethiopia and India in the global fight against terrorism. “It is not Indians who went to Pakistan to create a problem; it is the Pakistanis who came to India to create a problem,” he said, directly calling out Islamabad’s involvement.
“The terrorists were identifying people with religion. This is terrible This is unacceptable,” Gebre stated, expressing concern over the targeting of civilians based on their faith.
The Ambassador further revealed that an Indian delegation is expected to visit Ethiopia by the end of May to brief on the incident. “Like India, Ethiopia is also fighting terrorism in East Africa,” he added, expressing solidarity with India’s counterterrorism efforts.
The April 22 terror attack, executed by Pakistan-backed terrorists, prompted India to launch ‘Operation Sindoor’ on May 7, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian Armed Forces also effectively responded to subsequent Pakistani aggression. Following a call by Pakistan’s DGMO to his Indian counterpart, the countries have reached an understanding on stopping military action.
With inputs from ANI