India, Paraguay Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack, Vow to Strengthen Anti-Terror Cooperation
New Delhi : In a strong display of international solidarity against terrorism, India and Paraguay unequivocally condemned the recent Pahalgam terror attack, pledging closer cooperation in combating global security threats. The condemnation came during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Paraguayan President Santiago Peña in New Delhi on Monday.
Expressing deep gratitude for Paraguay’s support, PM Modi said both nations “stand united in the fight against terrorism” and emphasized the importance of working together to counter shared challenges such as cybercrime, organized crime, and drug trafficking.
“Both leaders unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all forms and manifestations,” said P. Kumaran, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs. He added that President Peña conveyed heartfelt solidarity on behalf of the people of Paraguay to the victims and families affected by the Pahalgam attack.
The attack, which claimed several lives, has drawn widespread condemnation from the international community. Paraguay’s prompt and firm response was acknowledged by Indian officials as a gesture that strengthens the growing strategic partnership between the two nations.
Beyond security cooperation, the leaders also explored opportunities for deeper engagement in digital technology, critical minerals, energy, agriculture, healthcare, and defence. Modi highlighted the potential to enhance trade ties under the existing Preferential Trade Agreement between India and MERCOSUR—the South American trading bloc comprising Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
“India and Paraguay are integral parts of the Global South. Our hopes, aspirations and challenges are similar. And this is why we can learn from each other's experiences to deal with challenges effectively,” PM Modi said. He also recalled India's vaccine support to Paraguay during the COVID-19 pandemic and reaffirmed the commitment to continued cooperation in public health and beyond.
The two sides welcomed the establishment of a joint commission mechanism at the secretary level, signaling a new phase of structured dialogue and collaboration.
