Published 12:52 IST, February 20th 2019

New Zealand Parliament unanimously passes motion condemning Pulwama Terror Attack; Dy PM Winston Peters expresses solidarity with India

In a massive development, the New Zealand Parliament on Wednesday unanimously passed a motion condemning the Pulwama terror attack that took place on February 14 in which 40 braveheart CRPF jawans were martyred. 

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In a massive development, New Zealand Parliament on Wednesday unanimously passed a motion condemning Pulwama terror attack that took place on February 14 in which 40 braveheart CRPF jawans were martyred. 

Passing motion, New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters in  Parliament also expressed condolences and solidarity with government of India over grave loss of security forces and martyrs' families.

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" I move motion that this House condemn  Feb 14 act of terrorism on Indian CRPF leading to large loss of life. We express solidarity with Government of India at this difficult time as well as offer our deep sympathies to those affected," he said.

Meanwhile, earlier on Tuesday, sources close to France stated that country will move a proposal at  UNSC 1267 Committee to designate Pakistani-based JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, a move which will be backed by India.

READ: Major Embarrassment For Pakistan As France, US And UK To Move Resolution In UN Seeking To Designate Masood Azhar As A Global Terrorist

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Top United Nations Human Rights official, on Wednesday also strongly condemned suicide bombing terror attack against Indian CRPF jawans in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, calling on authorities to bring those responsible to justice.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) Michelle Bachelet also expressed sadness by furr loss of life from subsequent gun battles in same area on Monday, spokesperson for Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Rupert Colville said in Geneva.

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READ: UN Human Rights Chief Strongly Condemns Pulwama Terror Attack

After a 'rattled' Pakistan PM Imran Khan gave a statement on Pulwama terror attack denying his country's links with dastardly incident on Tuesday, India's Ministry of External Affairs gave a 7-point attack at every hollow remark and lies told by Prime Minister. Read full statement here.

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In wake of terror attack, international community has extended massive support to India. Over 45 countries including US, UK, Germany, France, Russia, Germany, UAE and ors have extended support to India following dreaded Pulwama attack.

12:19 IST, February 20th 2019