Rabuka and Maharaj Condemn Kashmir Attack

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has condemned the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, expressing his deepest sympathies to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the families who lost loved ones.

He also wished a full and speedy recovery to the injured.

"Fiji stands in solidarity with the people of the Republic of India at this difficult time," Rabuka said.

Member of Parliament Alvick Maharaj also publicly condemned the attack, offering heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families, and reaffirming that Fiji, as a democratic nation, must stand firmly against terrorism.

Speaking in Parliament, Maharaj stated: I would like to condemn the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, India. It was a very inhumane act carried out by group of cowards and should be highly condemned.

We stand united with the people of India and especially with the families of the 26 victims.

Above all religion is humanity and we should respect and love each other.

We sincerely hope that justice shall prevail, and perpetrators are taken to task.

The Pahalgam attack was an attack on tourists by five armed militants near Pahalgam in the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 civilians,

Meanwhile, countries from around the world have expressed condolences and condemned the attack:

Australia: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese strongly condemned the terror attack, extending condolences over the loss of innocent lives and expressing solidarity with the people of India.

United States: President Donald Trump described the incident as "deeply disturbing" and reaffirmed America’s solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism.

Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express condolences and stated, "Israel stands united with India in the fight against terror."

United Kingdom: Prime Minister Keir Starmer also extended condolences to the victims and their families.

Tensions between India and Pakistan have heightened in the aftermath of the attack. While India has pointed fingers at Pakistan-based militant groups, Pakistan has officially denied any involvement.

In a statement, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it "strongly rejects baseless allegations" and called for a neutral and independent investigation into the incident, urging both sides to avoid escalation between the two nuclear-armed nations.