Global Support for India Post-Pahalgam Attack, Except Turkey
Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 people, India received overwhelming diplomatic support from across the world. According to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), almost every country reached out to express condolences and solidarity—except Turkey. The BJP emphasized this point, underscoring the global condemnation of terrorism and India’s strengthened standing in the international community following the attack.
This diplomatic outreach reinforces the view that terrorism remains a universally denounced threat, and India’s firm response to the attack has found resonance globally.
Turkey’s Silence Raises Questions
Turkey’s silence in the wake of the attack has been viewed with unease in New Delhi. Unlike other nations that issued statements or contacted Indian authorities, Turkey chose not to make any official outreach. This has led to political commentary questioning Ankara’s commitment to combating terrorism and its growing alignment with actors that have historically had fraught ties with India.
The absence of a message from Turkey stands out especially as even countries with historically neutral or contentious relations with India issued statements of support.
Operation Sindoor and Disproportionate Response
India’s response to the Pahalgam attack came swiftly under Operation Sindoor, a military operation targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied regions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the shift in policy, stating that a “disproportionate response” to terrorism is now the new norm for India’s counter-terror doctrine.
The message was clear: any act of terror on Indian soil will be met with decisive and escalated retaliation, and India’s diplomatic engagement post-operation ensured that the narrative of self-defence remained intact globally.
Diplomatic Outreach Strengthens India’s Global Position
In addition to military action, India launched an extensive diplomatic campaign to brief foreign governments on the nature of the attack and its response. The support that followed—from nations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas—has strengthened India’s position on the global stage. Countries like Malaysia openly backed India’s stand on counter-terrorism, and several others reiterated support for India’s right to defend its sovereignty.
This wave of international affirmation is seen as both a strategic and symbolic victory for India.
Conclusion
The aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack has shown a near-unanimous global condemnation of terrorism and strong support for India—except from Turkey. While India’s military and diplomatic responses have both been assertive and calculated, Turkey’s conspicuous silence has added an uncomfortable diplomatic note to an otherwise united global front. As India continues to deal with security challenges, this international backing could prove critical in shaping future responses to terrorism.
