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NZ Govt passes motion in parliament denouncing terror attack in Pulwama

Written by IWK Bureau | Feb 20, 2019 3:32:52 AM

Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters had moved a motion in the house today condemning the terror attack on Indian armed forces in Pulwama on Thursday, February 14. 

The motion without notice was introduced earlier today by Mr Peters and pass passed with an absolute majority. 

"This house condemns the attack on the Indian Central Reserve Police Force personnel in Pulwama," Mr Peters said. 

"I move the motion that this House condemns the February 14 act of terrorism on Indian Central Reserved Police personnel leading to a very large loss of life.

"We offer condolences to the people and the government of India and offer solidarity with the government of India in this difficult time as well as offer our deep sympathies to those affected," Mr Peters said.