New Delhi, May 9 -- External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar on Friday thanked Russia for standing in solidarity with India and reaffirmed the country's resolute response against confronting the challenge of terrorism by Pakistan.

Speaking at the Victory Day joint reception at the Russian Embassy in New Delhi, Jaishankar addressed the ongoing challenge of terrorism, calling it a shared threat to the global community.

"We also meet at a time when India is confronting the challenge of terrorism, one that is a shared threat to the global community. I thank those who have expressed solidarity with us and understand the resolute response that is underway...," said Jaishankar.

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