The global powers on Monday expressed solidarity with India after the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack at an Army camp at Uri in Jammu & Kashmir on Sunday morning with the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon saying the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
Russia, France and Canada also condemned the attack and said they stand by India in the fight against terrorism, as international denunciation continued to pour in against the brazen assault carried out by suspected Pakistan-based terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammed. France also called for peaceful settlement of disputes in Kashmir. China also condemned the terror attack without making any reference to Pakistan.
In a statement, the UN Secretary-General asserted that the perpetrators of the attack would be brought to justice and all stakeholders would meet their responsibilities to maintain peace and stability.
A French Foreign Ministry statement said, "France most firmly condemns the terrible terrorist attack perpetrated on 18 September against an Indian Army camp in the region of Kashmir. It conveys its condolences to the families of the 18 Indian soldiers killed in this attack.
"France remains at India's side in the combat against terrorism. It calls on every State to fight effectively against terrorist groups operating on their territory or from their territory against other countries," it said.
France also called for decisive action to be taken, in accordance with International law, against the terrorist groups targeting India, particularly the lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.
During a Press briefing in Paris, the Deputy Spokesperson for the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development said, "After that of Pathankot earlier this year, this attack reminds us that India, like France, is a victim of terrorism.
In a statement, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia strongly condemned the terrorist attack, offered condolence to the families of the victims and wished a rapid recovery to all those injured.
"Regarding the Pathankot Indian air base attack in January 2016, we are very concerned about the terrorist attacks near the line of Control. We are also concerned about the fact that, according to New Delhi, the Army base near Uri was attacked from Pakistani territory.
Russia has reportedly also cancelled its Defence exercise dubbed as "Friednship 2016" with Pakistan that was scheduled to be held from September 24 to October 7 at the Army High Altitude School in Northern Pakistan's Rattu and at a training centre in Cherat area.
Without making direct reference to Pakistan and JeM, China voiced concern over "escalation" of tensions and "rising temperatures" in Kashmir after the Uri terror attack and called on India and Pakistan to resolve their differences through dialogue.
"We have noted relevant reports. We are shocked by this attack," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson lu Kang told media briefing here when asked about Beijing's reaction to Uri attack on Sunday and India's charge that Pakistan-based terrorist group JeM is behind it.
The JeM has special significance as Beijing has put a technical hold over India's efforts to bring about a UN ban on the outfit's leader Masood Azhar for his involvement in Pathankot attack.
"China opposes and strongly condemns all forms of terrorism. We are concerned about this escalation and rising temperatures surrounding Kashmir situation," he said.
Acting High Commissioner for Canada to India Jess Dutton strongly condemned the terrorist attack and said,"The Government of Canada extends condolences to the victims and their families.
"We are appalled by these attacks and stand with the Government of India in the fight against terrorism," he added.
Condemning the attack, Afghanistan's Ambassador to India Shaida Abdali said the countries that use terrorism as instrument of foreign policy should not only be isolated but also held accountable for taking away innocent lives.
Nepal on Monday condemned the terrorist attack on an Army camp in Uri in Jammu & Kashmir that led to the deaths of 18 soldiers.
In his message to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' said he was of the firm belief that the perpetrators behind this heinous act will be brought to justice at the earliest.
According to the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Prachanda reiterated the Nepal Goverment's position of unequivocally condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and said that such acts must be firmly and resolutely dealt with.
Sri lanka also on Monday condemned the terror attack on an Indian military base in Kashmir and reaffirmed the "urgent need for sustained" regional and global cooperation to eliminate terrorism.
The US and UK had also condemned the attack on Sunday.