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Time of India
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Op Sindoor was reaction to Pahalgam, EU recognises India's right to defend itself: Envoy
The European Union acknowledges India's right to self-defense following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, as stated by EU Ambassador Herve Delphin. The EU supports dialogue between India and Pakistan for regional stability. In response to the attack, India launched 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting terror hideouts, leading to a ceasefire agreement after cross-border strikes. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The European Union recognises India's right to defend itself and protect its citizens, and Operation Sindoor was a reaction to the Pahalgam terrorist attack , its envoy said here on Thursday. Herve Delphin , EU Ambassador to India, said the EU supports a dialogue between India and Pakistan so there will be ways of ensuring future stability in the interest of both the nations."Operation Sindoor is a reaction of India to a dramatic event which was the killing of civilian tourists in Pahalgam. The EU made it clear that it condemns in strongest terms such barbaric acts. We also recognise the right in such circumstances for India to defend itself and protect its citizens from such barbaric acts," Delphin issue of terrorism must be seriously addressed, the ambassador further was talking to reporters in the backdrop of arrival of two frigates of the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA -- Italian ship Antonio MARCEGLIA and Spanish ship REINA SOFIA -- along with their respective air assets. The European Union Naval Force and the Indian Navy will hold joint exercises in the Indian Ocean from June this month, India launched 'Operation Sindoor' and hit terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir after 26 people were killed in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.


Daily Tribune
16-04-2025
- Daily Tribune
Pakistan, EU Naval Force Join Hands for Operation SEA SPIRIT to Combat Piracy in Gulf of Aden
Pakistan-led CTF 151 teams up with European Union Naval Force - Operation Atalanta for a counter-piracy focused operation SEA SPIRIT in the Gulf of Aden, April 21-26. Ships and aircraft from several nations will enhance presence in piracy-prone areas to deter and suppress piracy and armed robbery. SEA SPIRIT enjoys support from: JMICC Pakistan; DCOC, Kenya; MSC Oman; RCOC, Seychelles; RMIF Centre, Madagascar; and U.K. MTO, Dubai. #ReadyTogether


Bloomberg
18-03-2025
- Bloomberg
Suspected Pirates Hijack Yemeni-Flagged Vessel Off Somalia Coast
Suspected pirates boarded a Yemeni-flagged dhow off the eastern coast of Somalia, the second such attack in a month. 'Up to seven hijackers remain on board,' the European Union Naval Force, or EU Navfor, said in a statement. 'The dhow has a crew of eight Somali nationals.'