All-party delegation meets Kuwait's Deputy PM, highlights India's firm resolve against terrorism
'India & Kuwait stand united in our shared commitment against terrorism. Along with our all-party delegation colleagues, called on His Excellency Sherida Abdullah Saad Al Maousherji, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, to brief him on India's recent actions to combat cross-border terrorism & reaffirm our joint zero-tolerance approach,' Panda said in a post on X.
The delegation is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror.
Kuwait City, May 26 (PTI) An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda on Monday called on Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sherida A S Al-Maousharji and apprised him of India's recent actions to combat cross-border terrorism.
The all-party delegation arrived here from Bahrain on Monday to highlight India's zero-tolerance stance against terrorism.
'United against terrorism! All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay called on HE Sherida A S Al-Maousharji, Dy PM & MoS for Cabinet Affairs,Kuwait & apprised him of India's recent actions to combat cross-border terrorism. Both sides reaffirmed their #ZeroTolerance approach to terrorism,' the Embassy of India here said in a post on X.
The delegation members also offered floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Embassy.
'Paying tribute to Gandhiji's enduring message of peace, non-violence and tolerance! The All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay offered floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Embassy,' the mission said in another post.
The delegation members also visited the Grand Mosque of Kuwait, the largest mosque in the Gulf country built over four decades ago.
'Visited Kuwait's iconic Grand Mosque, a symbol of the country's rich cultural and spiritual heritage,' Panda said in another post on X. 'Along with our all-party delegation colleagues, appreciated learning about the mosque's history, including its beautiful Indian teakwood doors that reflect centuries of cross-cultural ties,' he added.
'Saluting Indian spirit of bravery and sacrifice! The All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay paid floral tributes at the Shilaphalakam at the Embassy honouring the brave souls who laid down their lives in service of the nation,' the embassy said in another post on X.
The delegation arrived in Kuwait carrying India's resolute message of zero tolerance.
Indian Ambassador Adarsh Swaika received the delegation at the airport.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Asaduddin Owaisi, former minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, ex-National chairperson of the National Commission for Women and Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma, and former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla are some other members of the delegation.
During their stay in Kuwait, the delegation will interact with senior dignitaries from the Kuwaiti government, prominent members of civil society, influencers, think tanks, media and a cross-section of the Indian diaspora.
The delegation earlier visited Bahrain and briefed Bahrain's Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa about the challenge of cross-border terrorism facing India and New Delhi's firm resolve to combat it.
It also met Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, the chairman of Shura Bahrain, the upper house of the legislative body of Bahrain and underscored India's resolve to fight against terrorism and strengthen bilateral ties.
As part of India's diplomatic outreach, seven multi-party delegations are travelling to global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror, especially in view of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead.
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam attack.
India carried out precision strikes as part of Operation Sindoor on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7, following which Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions.
The on-ground hostilities ended with an understanding of stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10. PTI NSA ZH ZH
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