Key points
- Russia remains committed to strengthening cooperation with Pakistan: Official letter
- We commend the courage and high professionalism of the Pakistani military: Putin
ISLAMABAD: Russian President Vladimir Putin extended condolences to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the tragic aftermath of the terrorist attack on a passenger train in Balochistan.
In a letter shared by the Russian Embassy in Pakistan on X, Putin said, “Please accept my profound condolences on the tragic aftermath of the terrorist attack on a passenger train in the Province of Balochistan.”
✉️ Russian President Vladimir Putin extended condolences to President @AAliZardari Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister @CMShehbaz Shehbaz Sharif on the tragic aftermath of the terrorist attack on a passenger train in Balochistan:
✍️ Esteemed Mr. President,
Esteemed Mr. Prime… pic.twitter.com/7VtzrhrA8d— RusEmbassy_Pakistan (@RusEmbPakistan) March 13, 2025
He further writes, “We resolutely condemn this brutal and cynical crime, whose victims included a large number of women and children. We commend the courage and high professionalism of Pakistani military and law enforcement officers, whose decisive actions helped save hundreds of lives.”
Fight against terrorism
“Russia remains committed to strengthening cooperation with its Pakistani partners in combating all forms of terrorism.”
The letter says, “I kindly request you to convey my words of sympathy and support to the families of the victims and my wishes for a speedy recovery to all those who have suffered at the hands of militants.”
Putin said Russia is ready to further strengthen cooperation with its Pakistani partners in the fight against all forms of terrorism, according to Anadolu Ajansi.
After a successful military operation, all the hostages were rescued.
The attack, which saw terrorists hijack a train carrying nearly 400 passengers, has drawn widespread condemnation from the international community.
