India's right to defend its people against terrorism recognised by various countries: EAM Jaishankar

INDIA gave a "firm, resolute and measured" response by destroying terror centres and launchpads in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, and the country’s right to defend its people against terrorism has also been recognised by nations across the world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.

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In his address at an event held at the Italian embassy here, he also recalled the solidarity expressed by Italy following the "barbaric" terror attack on April 22 in which 26 lives were lost.

The external affairs minister underlined that India-Italy bilateral ties are "undoubtedly on an upward trajectory".

The event was hosted this evening to mark Italy's National Day.

"We are thankful for Italy's solidarity and support to India following the barbaric terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. India gave a firm and resolute and measured response by destroying the relevant terror centres and launchpads," Jaishankar said.