The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation, led by JD (U) MP Sanjay Jha, reached Jakarta, Indonesia, today as part of India’s diplomatic outreach on Operation Sindoor. The delegation has so far visited Japan, South Korea and Singapore as part of India’s global outreach against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. The delegation met with the Vice-Chairperson of the Committee for Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation, Muhammad Husein Fadlulloh, and the Chairperson of the Indonesia-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, Muhammad Rofiqi, to sensitise them on India’s strong commitment against terrorism. The Indonesian side conveyed that they condemn terrorism and believe in dialogue to solve problems. They supported India’s zero-tolerance approach. Muhammad Husein Fadlulloh told media that they had a discussion on the relationship between Indonesia and India. He said terrorism is something that his country does not want in the world.
The delegation also called on Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN who said that he was briefed on Pahalgam terror attack which is something that they don’t tolerate. He added that they condemn all forms and all acts of terrorism.
Another all-party parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi was received in Greece by a Greek Parliamentary delegation. Speaking on the occasionshe thanked Greece for standing with India and condemning terrorism saying terrorism does not stop at Indian soil alone .
The Parliamentary delegation also met the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece. In Rome, Another all party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad held a meeting with the President of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of the Senate, Stefania Craxi. During an interaction with the Indian diaspora, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said that Pakistan is a country where terrorism as an instrument of state policy is being practised.
Another delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, welcomed by Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Another multi-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde has left for Sierra Leone after concluding their visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The all-party Parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad has reached Rome for wide-ranging interactions. The delegation will convey India’s firm and united message against cross-border terrorism in the context of Operation Sindoor.
In Panama, the all-party Indian delegation headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor held a meeting with the Panama Assembly President, Dana Castaneda. During his meeting, Mr. Tharoor said that India had no interest in starting a war, but felt that a terrorist act must not go unpunished. He added that India attacked the known headquarters of terrorist bases after Pakistan failed to take action against the perpetrators of the Pahalgam Terror Attack. Mr. Tharoor said that the delegation comes from different political backgrounds and different parts of India, but is united in national purpose.
Mr Tharoor appealed to Panama to help India in its fight against terrorism and put pressure on the perpetrators to identify and prosecute the criminals. Talking about the role of Pakistan, Mr. Tharoor highlighted that Islamabad has repeatedly chosen to attack India because it wants territory that is a sovereign part of the borders of India.
In South Africa, the all-party delegation led by NCP (SCP) Supriya Sule advocated India’s zero-tolerance policy towards cross-border terrorism. The delegation shared that Operation Sindoor, conducted by India in response to Pahalgam attack , was calibrated, targeted and proportionate, demonstrating India’s commitment to countering terrorism without escalating tensions. They emphasised the need to stop differentiating the terrorists and their backers, dismantling the cross-border terrorism infrastructure that was developed and used against India for several decades. The delegation also interacted with the Indian community in South Africa and stressed India’s national consensus and collective resolve against terrorism in all its forms. The delegation will visit Cape Town today for meetings in the South African Parliament and with Ministers of the South African Government.
