India has mounted a full-scale diplomatic offensive in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 people dead, by actively rallying support from key global powers — including China, Pakistan’s closest strategic ally. The attack, which took place on April 22, has become a major turning point in India's foreign policy posture, with the government seeking to internationally isolate Islamabad for allegedly enabling cross-border terrorism through groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba.
On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) convened an emergency diplomatic briefing with ambassadors from select G20 nations. Countries represented included China, Canada, Germany, Japan, Poland, the UK, and Russia — a deliberate move signaling the significance of the incident and India's intent to secure a united front against terrorism. The 30-minute meeting detailed the sequence of the attack, the identity of the perpetrators, and the links to Pakistan-based groups, with a clear emphasis on Pakistan’s failure to dismantle terror networks operating from its soil.
This outreach followed a forceful statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who, during a public rally in Madhubani, Bihar, issued a grave warning to both the attackers and their state sponsors. In a shift designed to make headlines across borders, PM Modi switched from Hindi to English, saying:
“India will find, track, and punish every terrorist... The attackers and their backers will face consequences beyond their imagination.”
The message was swiftly picked up by global media outlets, helping amplify India’s response and draw international attention to the Pahalgam massacre, the deadliest civilian strike in the Valley since 2019.
The diplomatic push has seen strong backing from global powers. The United States, Russia, China, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, the UAE, and Israel all condemned the attack in strong and clear language. Notably:
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK PM Rishi Sunak, and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu extended direct solidarity with India.
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US President Donald Trump spoke with PM Modi, reaffirming America’s support, and tweeted:
“The United States stands strong with India against terrorism.”
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US Vice President JD Vance, who happened to be in India during the attack, offered personal condolences, underscoring the global sensitivity surrounding the incident.
India also moved swiftly on the domestic and bilateral front, announcing a series of unprecedented actions:
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Revoking all visas for Pakistani nationals, including medical visas, with effect from April 27.
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Suspending all categories of visa services to Pakistani citizens.
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Closing the Attari-Wagah border effectively halting cross-border movement.
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Suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, a decades-old water-sharing pact.
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Declaring several Pakistani diplomats ‘persona non grata’ and ordering a reduction in diplomatic staff at both High Commissions.
These measures follow the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting chaired by PM Modi, which charted India’s immediate strategic response.
India’s diplomatic messaging has been clear and consistent — that Pakistan must irreversibly dismantle terrorist infrastructure on its soil, or face global isolation and continued bilateral disengagement. The use of diplomatic levers, international pressure, and strong rhetoric is designed to corner Pakistan on the world stage, similar to what India achieved after the Pulwama attack in 2019 and the Uri strike in 2016.
India has also asked its citizens to avoid traveling to Pakistan and advised those currently in the country to return as soon as possible. These steps, combined with a relentless narrative campaign, signal India’s zero tolerance stance on terrorism and its intent to reshape the global discourse around cross-border terror.
With a united diplomatic front, media visibility, and strategic clarity, India is ensuring that the Pahalgam tragedy does not fade into silence, but instead becomes a catalyst for a sustained global crackdown on terrorism, beginning with Pakistan’s alleged state complicity.
