Fri May 02 21:14:57 UTC 2025: ## Japan Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Pledges Cooperation with India
**New Delhi, May 3, 2025** – The Speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives, Nukaga Fukushiro, concluded a visit to India today, expressing strong condemnation of the recent Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians. During bilateral talks with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Mr. Fukushiro pledged Japan’s full cooperation in combating terrorism, highlighting the crucial role of the India-Japan friendship in maintaining global peace and stability.
Mr. Fukushiro’s statement emphasized Japan’s solidarity with India in eradicating terrorism, a sentiment echoed by Mr. Birla. The Lok Sabha Speaker underscored the need for collaboration among democratic nations to address the global challenge of terrorism. He noted the strong partnership between India and Japan within multilateral forums such as the QUAD, G20, and the International Solar Alliance. The shared cultural heritage and growing people-to-people connections, particularly through Japanese tourism and pilgrimages to Buddhist sites in India, further strengthen the bilateral relationship, both speakers agreed. The enduring friendship between the two nations, they concluded, is vital for the prosperity and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
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