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Mathew Hilakari, the Member of Parliament for Point Cook in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, expressed his condolences regarding the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, noting that many in the Australian community are mourning. He emphasized that Australia, having faced similar tragedies, understands the profound impact of such events.
In an interview with media, Hilakari stated, “I am deeply saddened by these tragic events. Many in the Australian community are grieving as well. We have experienced similar tragedies in Australia, so we empathize with the sorrow that this situation brings.”
Earlier, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked that Australia stands with India during this “difficult time,” describing the Pahalgam terror attack as “an act of senseless violence that has shocked the world.” Albanese also reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convey his condolences on behalf of Australia following the attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
“I spoke with my friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi this afternoon to express my condolences on behalf of Australia in the wake of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The horrific loss of innocent lives is an act of senseless violence that has shocked the world. Those responsible must be held accountable. Australia and India are steadfast friends, and we stand with India during this difficult time,” Albanese shared in a post on X on Wednesday.
In response to the Pahalgam attack that claimed the lives of 26 individuals, the Indian government announced several diplomatic measures, including the immediate closure of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, the suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals with a 40-hour deadline to return home, and a reduction in the number of officials at both High Commissions.
Moreover, India decided to halt the Indus Waters Treaty signed in 1960 amid the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. The treaty, recognized as one of the most successful international agreements, has navigated various tensions and conflicts, providing a framework for irrigation and hydropower development for over 50 years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured the nation that the terrorists behind the attack, along with their conspirators, will face punishment beyond imagination. He emphasized that it is time to eradicate the remaining strongholds of terrorism, asserting that the resolve of 1.4 billion Indians will now decisively confront and dismantle the perpetrators of terror.
