‘PM Wants Me To...': Jaishankar Meets 3 All-Party Delegations Back From Op Sindoor Foreign Visit
Each delegation shared insights from their trips, including progress on discussions regarding India's fight against terrorism, and feedback on trade, commerce and tourism
Members of three delegations sent to various parts of the world to discuss Operation Sindoor met Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar upon their return.
Each delegation shared insights gleaned from their trips with the Indian government, including progress on discussions regarding India's fight against terrorism. Beyond this primary focus, the envoys also provided valuable feedback on trade, commerce and tourism.
Glad to interact with the All Party Delegation led by @KanimozhiDMK that visited Russia, Latvia, Slovenia, Greece and Spain. pic.twitter.com/b9Nb6YkNE9 — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 5, 2025
According to sources, South Korea inquired about its investments in India and the status of the more than 600 South Korean companies operating within the country. Concerns were raised about the potential negative impact of the India-Pakistan conflict on the investment environment and the safety of South Korean companies. Meanwhile, Japan, Malaysia, and Indonesia raised questions about the current state of tourism in India.
Sources say the Indian delegation assured South Korea about the stability of India's economy and the safety of its investments. Indian MPs stated that India is poised to surpass Japan as the world's fourth-largest economy. They added that India does not give significant weight to Pakistan, and the limited conflict was a countermeasure to Pakistan's policy of promoting terrorism. It was clarified that ASEAN countries do not support terrorism in each other's territories, unlike Pakistan's actions towards India.
QUESTIONS ON UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR AND ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR AND INDIA'S STAND
Similar questions were raised about India's stance on the Ukraine-Russia war and the Israel-Hamas war. The delegation reportedly informed the visiting nations that India's stance has consistently favoured peace, and its response to Pakistan should not be misconstrued as offensive. They explicitly clarified that India's stance was not neutral but one taken in favour of peace.
Several delegation members who travelled to Muslim-majority countries requested that the government consider establishing a stronger voice on platforms like the OIC, where India lacks membership and hearings are perceived as one-sided due to Pakistan's membership. The delegations explicitly pointed out to all visited nations the need to present India's perspective in meetings like those of the OIC and FATF.
Delegation members also suggested improved engagement with foreign journalists, many of whom have published articles critical of India despite the narrative being against Pakistan. These delegation members reportedly informed the EAM that Western media has been unfavourable during their visits. Regular engagement with Western media by the Indian government could improve this situation.
WHAT EAM SAID
The External Affairs Minister thanked each delegation member for representing India, acknowledging their efforts despite domestic political differences. He also conveyed that feedback from ambassadors and consulates in these countries has been very positive. 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants me to take down the feedback that you have brought back home, and we are doing it in all seriousness," Jaishankar is reported to have said to the delegation, according to sources who spoke to Network 18. 'Your interactions over there must have been a lot more engaging and open because, normally, during government-to-government interactions, things are generally formal," the EAM reportedly conveyed.
He also indicated the possibility of more such interactions in the future.
On Friday, two other delegations will meet with the External Affairs Minister, including one led by Supriya Sule and Dr Shrikant Shinde. On Wednesday, two delegations met with Jaishankar. One team was led by DMK MP Kanimozhi and the other by Sanjay Jha of JDU. On Tuesday, upon their return, Jay Panda led the delegation to meet with the External Affairs Minister after their trip to Middle Eastern countries.
Of the seven delegations dispatched globally, five have returned. Ravi Shankar Prasad and Shashi Tharoor's delegations are expected back within the next few days.
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