Spain backs India's zero-tolerance stand on terrorism with unequivocal support
Spain has expressed 'unequivocal support' for India's efforts to combat terrorism, during a high-level meeting with an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi in Madrid.The delegation, which arrived Saturday on the final leg of a five-nation tour, met Spanish Foreign Minister Jos Manuel Albares on Monday to convey India's "zero tolerance" approach to terrorism, particularly in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.advertisement"Mr. Albares conveyed his understanding and the unequivocal support of Spain for India's efforts to combat terrorism, and reaffirmed the importance of global peace," the Indian Embassy in Madrid posted on X. "He emphasised that terrorism will never prevail and that Spain stood with India on this issue."
The meeting comes as part of India's broader diplomatic outreach to 33 global capitals following a wave of hostilities in early May. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam attack, leading to precision strikes by India on terror infrastructure across the border."Hosted by Asociacin de Vctimas del Terrorismo, an organisation that stands with over 4,800 victims of terror, the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation held a heartfelt exchange on the pain and resilience born from terrorism," the Indian embassy in Spain said in a post on X.advertisement"The delegation shared India's experience in confronting cross-border threats, reaffirming a shared resolve to build a safer, more compassionate world," it added.During the visit, the group will meet members of the Spanish government and civil society representatives to present India's stance on zero-tolerance against terrorism.On Sunday, the delegation, which arrived here from Latvia, paid homage to the bust of Mahatma Gandhi.They also interacted with members of the Indian diaspora.In a post on X, Kanimozhi said, "As part of the all-party parliamentary delegation's engagements in Spain yesterday, I was delighted to meet the Tamil community, who were filled with warmth and love. It was wonderful to connect with so many Indians living far from home."Besides Kanimozhi, the group includes Rajeev Kumar Rai of SP, Brijesh Chowta of BJP, Prem Chand Gupta of RJD, Ashok Mittal of AAP and Manjeev Singh Puri, Former Ambassador of India to the EU and Nepal.Its visit is part of India's broader outreach with key international partners to build an international alliance for cooperation in addressing terrorism.With inputs from PTI
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