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Hans India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Shashi Tharoor-led delegation extends best wishes to Guyana on 59th Independence Day
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, along with the all-party delegation, participated in the 59th Independence Day celebrations of Guyana in Berbice and conveyed its best wishes to the people of the South American nation. The Indian parliamentarians are in Guyana for India's global outreach campaign of Operation Sindoor and the fight against Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism. The delegation led by Tharoor includes Shambhavi Choudhary of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Sarfaraz Ahmad of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, and Milind Murli Deora of the Shiv Sena, as well as Shashank Mani Tripathi, Bhubaneswar Kalita, Tejasvi Surya of the Bharatiya Janata Party, GM Harish Balayogi of the Telugu Desam Party, a National Democratic Alliance partner, and former Ambassador of India to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu. "Our delegation participated in the 59th Independence Day celebrations of Guyana at Berbice. The program ended with the unfurling of the Guyanese national flag at midnight. A special mention was made of the presence of the delegation at the Independence Day celebration, further affirming the friendship between the two nations. We convey our best wishes to the people of Guyana on behalf of India," Tejasvi Surya posted on X on Monday. Milind Deora also took to X and posted, "Our delegation then travelled from Georgetown to Berbice to witness Guyana's 59th Independence Day celebrations. PM Mark Phillips graciously hosted us for dinner and reaffirmed Guyana's strong support for India." Former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu took to his social media after attending the Independence Day celebrations, joined by Guyana's President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, Prime Minister Phillips, Ministers, and other dignitaries. "59th Guyana Independence Day celebrations! The Indian Parliament delegation had the pleasure to witness the National Ceremony in the company of President Ali, Vice President Jagdeo, Prime Minister Phillips, Ministers and other dignitaries," Sandhu posted on X. Guyana's Prime Minister Mark Phillips hosted the Indian delegation on the eve of Guyana's 59th Independence Day, where the Indian delegates briefed the Prime Minister regarding Operation Sindoor and India's zero tolerance for terrorism. Prime Minister Phillips reiterated Guyana's support and understanding for India's measures towards combating cross-border terrorism. They also discussed a wide range of issues pertaining to India-Guyana cooperation. Earlier, during their meeting with Guyana's Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, the delegation elaborated India's position on Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor, and the Indus Water Treaty, underlining the resolute fight against cross-border terrorism. The Vice President also reiterated Guyana's unwavering support for India's fight against terrorism. Tharoor-led all-party delegation is a part of India's global diplomatic outreach campaign to highlight the significance of Operation Sindoor and India's continued fight against Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism. The Indian community, members of the Indian diaspora, and Friends of India in Guyana welcomed the parliamentarians on their arrival in Georgetown on Sunday. They expressed their steadfast support for India's fight against terrorism and condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Shashi Tharoor-led all party delegation to visit Panama from May 27-29 to convey India's message of zero tolerance for terrorism
Panama City [Panama], May 26 (ANI): An all-party parliamentary delegation from India, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, will visit Panama from May 27-29. The visit aims to convey India's message of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. In a press release on Monday, the Indian Embassy in Panama said, 'An all-party parliamentary delegation from India, led by Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, will be visiting the Republic of Panama from 27-29 May 2025 to convey India's strong message of zero-tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.' The delegation includes Rajya Sabha MP Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha); Lok Sabha MP G M Harish Balayogi (Telugu Desam Party); Lok Sabha MP Shashank Mani Tripathi; Rajya Sabha MP Bhubaneswar Kalita; Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora; Lok Sabha MP Tejasvi Surya; and Taranjit Singh Sandhu, former Ambassador of India to US. The press release further stated that the delegation will be interacting with Panamanian leadership and key interlocutors from media, strategic community, Indian community and diaspora, and friends of India in Panama, underlining the strong message of unity and brotherhood as well as India's collective resolve to fight against the scourge of terrorism. Meanwhile, Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation, attended the 59th Independence Day celebrations of Guyana at the Albion Sports Complex in Berbice. Following a meeting with Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Anthony Phillips (Retd.), Tharoor spoke about the larger scope of cooperation between the two nations. Expressing his gratitude, Tharoor acknowledged the hospitality extended by the Prime Minister, who hosted a dinner attended by several cabinet members. During the dinner, discussions included key issues like terrorism. He told ANI, 'I am extremely grateful for the warm welcome extended by the Prime Minister, who hosted us for dinner. Guyana's 59th Independence Day is coming up. We were very touched when the Prime Minister insisted we come for dinner. Many members of the cabinet were also present. We had some very good conversations. We mentioned the issues of terrorism.' The all-party delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pak-sponsored terrorists in which 26 people were killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. (ANI)
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"We are protectors, not aggressors": President Mohamed Irfaan Ali vows to defend Guyana's sovereignty at 59th Independence Day celebration
Berbice [Guyana], May 26 (ANI): At the 59th Independence Day celebrations in Guyana, President Mohamed Irfaan Ali emphasised the nation's commitment to protect its sovereignty, asserting that Guyana is a protector, not an aggressor. At the event, Mohamed Irfaan Ali said, 'We are not aggressors. We are protectors, but let no one mistake our peacefulness for weakness. If our sovereignty is challenged, if our land is threatened, we shall rise as One Nation, One People, One destiny. We shall rise not in fear, but in fierce loyalty to the land that gave us birth, and which we love unconditionally.' He added, 'We shall defend this nation with every beat in our heart, with every muscle in our body. We will never surrender... Let this prosperity not present us as arrogant people but people bounded together with a strong sense of responsibility of what is required of us in the family of humanity.' The event also saw the participation of an all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. Following a meeting with Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Anthony Phillips (Retd.), Tharoor spoke about the larger scope of cooperation between the two nations. He highlighted the ongoing Technical Cooperation programme, which brings around 100 Guyanese officials to India each year for training. While speaking to ANI, Tharoor said, 'With Guyana, it always goes beyond the main purpose of our visit because there is a much larger scope of cooperation between our countries. The Prime Minister's wife had come to Ahmedabad as part of the Technical Cooperation programme we offer, in which about 100 officials every year from Guyana tend to come, and these officials are trained in India for 3-6 months, depending on the project. She had come and studied Entrepreneurial and NGO management...' Expressing his gratitude, Tharoor also acknowledged the hospitality extended by the Prime Minister, who hosted a dinner attended by several cabinet members. During the dinner, discussions included key issues like terrorism. He further said, 'I am extremely grateful for the warm welcome extended by the Prime Minister, who hosted us for dinner. Guyana's 59th Independence Day is coming up. We were very touched when the Prime Minister insisted we come for dinner. Many members of the cabinet were also present. We had some very good conversations. We mentioned the issues of terrorism.' The all-party delegation led by Tharoor comprises Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayagi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi, Tejaswi Surya, Bhubaneswar K Lata (all from BJP), Mallikarjun Devda (Shiv Sena) and Former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The members of the Indian community and the Indian diaspora in Guyana welcomed the all-party delegation with a resounding applause and enthusiasm. Hailing India's response against acts of terror perpetuated by Pakistan, the members of the Indian community expressed their heartfelt support. The all-party delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pak-sponsored terrorists in which 26 people were killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. (ANI)
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Shashi Tharoor celebrates Guyana's 59th Independence Day, highlights growing India-Guyana cooperation
Berbice [Guyana], May 26 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation, attended the 59th Independence Day celebrations of Guyana at the Albion Sports Complex in Berbice. Following a meeting with Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Anthony Phillips (Retd.), Tharoor spoke about the larger scope of cooperation between the two nations. He highlighted the ongoing Technical Cooperation programme, which brings around 100 Guyanese officials to India each year for training. While speaking to ANI, Tharoor said, 'With Guyana, it always goes beyond the main purpose of our visit because there is a much larger scope of cooperation between our countries. The Prime Minister's wife had come to Ahmedabad as part of the Technical Cooperation programme we offer, in which about 100 officials every year from Guyana tend to come, and these officials are trained in India for 3-6 months, depending on the project. She had come and studied Entrepreneurial and NGO management...' Expressing his gratitude, Tharoor also acknowledged the hospitality extended by the Prime Minister, who hosted a dinner attended by several cabinet members. During the dinner, discussions included key issues like terrorism. He further said, 'I am extremely grateful for the warm welcome extended by the Prime Minister, who hosted us for dinner. Guyana's 59th Independence Day is coming up. We were very touched when the Prime Minister insisted we come for dinner. Many members of the cabinet were also present. We had some very good conversations. We mentioned the issues of terrorism.' The all-party delegation led by Tharoor comprises Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayagi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi, Tejaswi Surya, Bhubaneswar K Lata (all from BJP), Mallikarjun Devda (Shiv Sena) and Former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The members of the Indian community and the Indian diaspora in Guyana welcomed the all-party delegation with a resounding applause and enthusiasm. Hailing India's response against acts of terror perpetuated by Pakistan, the members of the Indian community expressed their heartfelt support. The all-party delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pak-sponsored terrorists in which 26 people were killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. (ANI)
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Like to thank Guyana for their stand with India in war against terrorism": Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora
Berbice [Guyana], May 26 (ANI): Highlighting the deep ties between New Delhi and Georgetown, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora, who is a part of the multi-party delegation led by Shashi Tharoor, thanked Guyana's people and government for standing with India in its fight against terrorism. 'Today, after America, we have come to Guyana, under the leadership of Shashi Tharoor. There is a very deep relationship between Guyana and India. In a way, the people of Guyana have a very deep affection for India. And on the day when Guyana is celebrating its 59th Independence Day, we are celebrating this with the people of Guyana,' Deora told ANI. 'On behalf of all the citizens of India, I would like to thank the people of Guyana and the Government of Guyana, especially its Vice President, President and Prime Minister, for their stand with India in the war against terrorism and terrorists,' the Shiv Sena MP added. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading the all-party delegation, attended the 59th Independence Day celebrations of Guyana at the Albion Sports Complex in Berbice. Following a meeting with Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Anthony Phillips (Retd), Tharoor spoke about the larger scope of cooperation between the two nations. Tharoor said, 'With Guyana, it always goes beyond the main purpose of our visit because there is a much larger scope of cooperation between our countries. The Prime Minister's wife had come to Ahmedabad as part of the Technical Cooperation programme we offer, in which about 100 officials every year from Guyana tend to come, and these officials are trained in India for 3-6 months, depending on the project. She had come and studied Entrepreneurial and NGO management...' Expressing his gratitude, Tharoor also acknowledged the hospitality extended by the Prime Minister, who hosted a dinner attended by several cabinet members. During the dinner, discussions included key issues like terrorism. He further said, 'I am extremely grateful for the warm welcome extended by the Prime Minister, who hosted us for dinner. Guyana's 59th Independence Day is coming up. We were very touched when the Prime Minister insisted we come for dinner. Many members of the cabinet were also present. We had some very good conversations. We mentioned the issues of terrorism.' The all-party delegation led by Tharoor comprises Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayagi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi, Tejaswi Surya, Bhubaneswar K Lata (all from BJP), Mallikarjun Devda (Shiv Sena), and Former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The members of the Indian community and the Indian diaspora in Guyana welcomed the all-party delegation with resounding applause and enthusiasm. Hailing India's response against acts of terror perpetrated by Pakistan, the members of the Indian community expressed their heartfelt support. The all-party delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pak-sponsored terrorists in which 26 people were killed. The Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. (ANI)
