Australian High Commission
New Delhi
India, Bhutan

Australia condemns terrorist attack in Uri

                                      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."