Mumbai, May 30 -- Herve Delphin, the Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to India, affirmed that the European Union recognised India's right to self-defence.

Delphin said that the EU welcomed the decision by both parties on the cessation of violence.

"We were all shocked by the barbaric terrorist attack against Indian citizens...the perpetrators of this attack should be brought to justice...we stated that the EU recognises the right of India to protect its citizens and defend itself. We welcome the cessation of hostilities (between India and Pakistan)...we should do our utmost to fight terrorism," he told ANI.

Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, he said that EU High Representative Kaja Kallas was in constant touch w...