NEW DELHI: The Quad foreign ministers meeting on Tuesday condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 people. In the joint statement, ministers expressed condolences to the families of victims and extended wishes for the swift recovery of injured. "We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, while injuring several others. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and extend our heartfelt wishes for a swift and full recovery to all those injured, " the statement read.The bloc even urged the perpetrators responsible for this act to be brought to justice and all the UN member states to work in accordance with international law to make this happen."We call for the perpetrators, organizers, and financiers of this reprehensible act to be brought to justice without any delay and urge all UN Member States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant UNSCRs, to cooperate actively with all relevant authorities in this regard," the statement read.On April 22, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed one of the deadliest terror attacks in recent years when four terrorists of The Resistance Front, an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, opened fire at point-blank range on tourists in the scenic Baisaran Valley, just 6 kilometres from the resort town of Pahalgam. The attack claimed 26 lives.The statement further expressed Quad's ambition to work in four developing key areas which includes: Maritime and transnational security, Economic prosperity and security, Critical and emerging technology and Humanitarian assistance and emergency response. Quad Critical Minerals Initiative:The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative was also announced aimed at making the Indo-Pacific region safer and more prosperous. This aims to make sure countries have a steady, reliable supply of important minerals by working together and using different sources. The other key initiativies include:Concern over East China and South China Sea: The Quad expressed serious concern about the situation in the East China Sea and South China Sea. Strong opposition has been expressed against any such action that aims to change the status quo by any force or coercion. There are major worries about dangerous and provocative actions in these waters. These includes interfering with offshore resource development, blocking the free movement of ships and planes, and risky maneuvers by military aircraft, coast guard, and other vessels."We remain seriously concerned about the situation in the East China Sea and South China Sea. We reiterate our strong opposition to any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion," the statement said. Condemn over North Korea missile launch and Cyberattacks: North Korea’s destabilizing missile launches using ballistic missile technology and its ongoing efforts to develop nuclear weapons are condemned for violating multiple UN Security Council resolutions.Serious concerns are also raised about North Korea’s harmful cyber activities, including cryptocurrency theft and sending workers abroad to help fund its illegal weapons and missile programs. Support remains strong for efforts to address any breaches of North Korea-related UN Security Council sanctions.Deep concerns over crisis in Myanmar: There is deep concern about the worsening crisis in Myanmar and its impact on the wider region. The ruling regime is being urged to adhere to its commitment to ceasefire. Moreover, reaffirming strong support to the regional bloc Asean, an effective implementation of Five Point Consensus is announced which will provide inclusive, durable, and peaceful resolution to the crisis. They also requested all member states to allow humanitarian aid without any blockage.

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