Delaware: The Quad Summit which was held in Delaware was a success where the participating nations condemned terrorism in all its forms; in the joint statement, the nations also took an indirect jibe at Pakistan while condemning terrorism. Here’s what the joint statement by India, Australia, Japan and the United States said…
Quad Leaders’ Veiled Message to Pak On Terrorism
In their joint statement, India, Australia, Japan and the United States, i.e. the Quad nations have condemned terrorism in all forms and have also spoken against cross-border terrorism. In their statement, the Quad leaders have indirectly taken a dig at Pakistan by mentioning the 26/11 Mumbai Attacks and the Pathankot Attack. Both of these attacks were orchestrated by Pak-backed terrorist groups and organisations and the leaders made a clear yet veiled attack on Pakistan, directly hinting at their involvement in terrorism.
Quad Nations Condemn Pathankot, 26/11 Mumbai Attacks
The joint statement, known as the ‘Wilmington Declaration’ said, “We unequivocally condemn terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism… We are committed to working together to promote accountability for the perpetrators of such terrorist attacks. We reiterate our condemnation of terrorist attacks including the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai and in Pathankot, and our commitment to pursuing designations, as appropriate, by the UN Security Council 1267 Sanctions Committee.”
The Quad leaders have also made a remark on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War; they said, “We express our deepest concern over the war raging in Ukraine including the terrible and tragic humanitarian consequences. Each of us has visited Ukraine since the war began, and seen this first-hand; we reiterate the need for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in line with international law, consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, including respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
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