PA/23/16 20 September 2016
Australia condemns terrorist attack in Uri
A statement from the Acting Australian High Commissioner to India, Mr Chris Elstoft:
"Australia strongly condemns the terrorist attack on the Indian Army base in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, on 18 September.
We extend our condolences and sympathies to the victims and their families during this difficult time.
Australia and India, as two strong democracies, have a shared interest in combatting terrorism in all its forms to ensure peace and stability in our region.
We will continue to work closely on counter-terrorism cooperation under the Australia-India Framework for Security Cooperation."