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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his State visit to Saudi Arabia, the world leaders have extended their support to India in its fight against terrorism as the Pakistan-backed terrorist slaughtered at least 27 tourists – all Male – at the tourist resort of Pahalgam in South Kashmir on April 22.

Muslim World League Secretary General, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jeddah on Tuesday. Al-Issa strongly condemned the "ghastly terror attack" in Jammu and Kashmir and offered deepest condolences on the innocent lives lost.

During the meeting, PM Modi appreciated the role of the Muslim World League in promoting tolerant values, advocating moderation and advancing social cohesion and harmony, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement.

He commended the Muslim World League's stance against terrorism, violence and extremism. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other officials were present during the meeting.

In a statement, MEA stated, "Prime Minister recalled his meeting with the Secretary General in July 2023 in New Delhi. He appreciated the role of Muslim World League in promoting tolerant values, advocating moderation and advancing social cohesion and harmony."

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa took to X to share details regarding his meeting with PM Modi. He stated that they discussed the idea of holding a Diversity and Harmony Summit in India.

In a post on X, he wrote, "Today, in Jeddah, I met with the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi. The meeting discussed topics of common interest, and we also discussed the idea of holding a Diversity and Harmony Summit in India."

Today, I met with His Excellency the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, in Jeddah. During our meeting, we discussed issues of common interest and the idea of organizing a “Summit of Diversity and Harmony” in India. pic.twitter.com/iKc5rtLqKh

— Mohammed Al-Issa محمد العيسى (@MhmdAlissa) April 22, 2025

In view of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his State visit to Saudi Arabia and departed from Jeddah to India on Wednesday.

PM Modi skipped the official dinner hosted by Saudi Arabia and decided to cut short his visit, according to Government of India sources. While he was originally scheduled to return tomorrow night, he will now arrive in India early Wednesday morning.