Pakistan totally isolated world over on its continued support to terrorism; in a strong message, US. asks Pakistan to take meaningful action against terror on its soil; France issues statement backing India’s right to take action against terrorists across the border  

Pakistan is totally isolated world over on its continued support to terrorism. In a strong message, the United States has firmly asked Pakistan to take meaningful action against terrorist groups operating on its soil and underscored the importance of avoiding escalation at any cost after India targeted terrorist camp in Pakistan.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a phone call with the Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi also called for avoiding military action.

In a separate call with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Pompeo emphasised the close security partnership between the US and India and shared goal of maintaining peace and security in the region.

France most firmly condemned the terrible attack claimed by terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed. France also recognises India’s legitimacy to ensure its security against cross-border terrorism and asks Pakistan to put an end to the operations of terrorist groups established on its territory.

France, which stands by India in the fight against terrorism in all its forms, is fully engaged in mobilising the international community to sanction the terrorists responsible for this attack and freezing their financing networks.