ISLAMABAD: The international community on Saturday strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack targeting a railway station in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, which left at least 26 people dead and 62 others injured.
Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a letter to Pakistan’s President and Prime Minister, affirmed Moscow’s commitment to close cooperation with Islamabad in combating extremism and protecting citizens from violent acts.
He strongly condemned the “barbaric crime,” calling for justice for those responsible.
“We are determined to continue close cooperation with our Pakistani partners against all forms and manifestations of terrorism,” Putin wrote.
Meanwhile, the Russian embassy in Pakistan also condemned the terrorist attack and condoled with affected families.
‼️ The Embassy of Russia in Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack at the Quetta Railway Station.
🕯We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wish a speedy recovery to all those injured. pic.twitter.com/ewsiQ39cbL
— RusEmbassy_Pakistan (@RusEmbPakistan) November 9, 2024
Turkiye
Turkiye also condemned the deadly terror attack in the strongest possible terms.
“We extend our condolences to the people of Pakistan and wish a speedy recovery to those injured,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
“We will continue to support Pakistan in its fight against terrorism,” the ministry added.
Regarding the Terrorist Attack in Pakistan https://t.co/AatI0LZdGx pic.twitter.com/3IjLmLun7E
— Turkish MFA (@MFATurkiye) November 9, 2024
Malaysia
Meanwhile, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim conveyed his heartfelt condolences and sympathies over the incident.
“On behalf of Malaysia, I extend our deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan, who mourn this senseless and devastating loss,” the Malaysian PM wrote on X.
I am deeply saddened by the horrific bombing in Quetta, Pakistan, which has claimed the lives of at least 24 people and left many more injured.
On behalf of Malaysia, I extend our deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan, who mourn this senseless and devastating loss.… pic.twitter.com/4CJoLnHYqF
— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) November 9, 2024
United States
The US Mission to Pakistan also condemned the attack in a social media post on X and extended its deepest condolences to the victims and their families.
It said the United States will continue to stand with Pakistan in preventing such acts of terrorism against civilians and soldiers.
The U.S. Mission to Pakistan strongly condemns the November 9 bombing at a railway station in Quetta. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and their families. We will continue to stand with Pakistan in preventing such acts of terrorism against civilians and soldiers.
— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) November 9, 2024
UK
British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott stated that the UK stands with Pakistan in condemning terrorism and violence.
Pakistan, particularly the Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, has seen a sharp increase in terrorism-related incidents.
According to a report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), an Islamabad-based think tank, Pakistan has recorded 785 terrorist attacks during the first 10 months of 2024.
Appalled by the tragic and senseless loss of life in Quetta today. These acts do nothing but sow division. The UK stands with Pakistan in condemning terrorism and violence. My thoughts and prayers are with the injured and the families of the martyred.
— Jane Marriott (@JaneMarriottUK) November 9, 2024
