On April 23, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, Honourable Emomali Rahmon, sent a telegram of condolences to the President and Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu and His Excellency Narendra Modi, in connection with the terrible terrorist act that occurred in the Jammu and Kashmir region, which reads:

“The tragic news of the death and injury of a large number of people as a result of a terrorist attack in the Jammu and Kashmir region has caused us immense grief and deep concern.

We strongly condemn this cruel act of criminal forces and reiterate the readiness of the Tajik side to strengthen the relentless and collective fight against all manifestations of terrorism and extremism.

I express my sincere condolences and sympathy to you, the relatives and families of the victims of this terrorist act, and to all the people of friendly India. I wish a full recovery to all the injured.”