New Delhi, May 23 -- Germany has officially come out in support of India after its efforts to curb terrorism through Operation Sindoor, which was launched against Pakistani terrorists on May 7 following the Pahalgam terror attack.

In a joint briefing with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said India has every right to defend itself against terrorism.

Condemning the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, on April 22, Wadephul said Germany was appalled.

"We were appalled by the brutal terrorist attack on India on the 22nd of April. We condemned this attack on civilians in the strongest terms. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all victims and their famil...