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The Print
2 days ago
- General
- The Print
All-party delegation concludes 3-day visit to Spain, highlights India's zero tolerance to terrorism
'The delegation concluded its visit having effectively communicated India's strategic approach and firm message of zero tolerance towards terrorism to Spanish government leaders, lawmakers, civil society and the Indian diaspora, strengthening bilateral ties and mutual understanding,' the Indian embassy in Madrid said in a statement on Tuesday. The group, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, is one of the seven multi-party delegations India had tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community to emphasise Pakistan's links to terrorism. Madrid : An all-party Indian delegation has concluded its three-day visit to Spain after conducting a series of meetings with government officials and civil society representatives to highlight India's 'zero-tolerance' stance against terrorism and rally global support. On Monday, the delegation met members of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee led by Vice President Antonio Gutierrez Limones. It also held a separate meeting with Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares. In engagements with the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, the delegation stressed that as the world's fourth-largest economy, 'India remains committed to peace, but not at the cost of its sovereignty,' read the statement. It said the meeting aimed to reinforce India's call to 'dismantle cross-border terror infrastructure and end the distinction between terrorists and their enablers'. In a call on Albares, the delegation provided a comprehensive overview of India's approach to countering terrorism. 'Albares conveyed his understanding and conveyed his understanding and the unequivocal support of Spain for India's efforts to combat terrorism and reaffirmed the importance of global peace,' the statement said, adding that he emphasised that 'terrorism will never prevail and that Spain stood with India in this issue.' The delegation, also comprising MPs Rajeev Rai, Captain Brijesh Chowta, Premchand Gupta and Ashok Kumar Mittal, visited the Association of Victims of Terrorism, an organisation that supports over 4,800 victims of terrorism. They reaffirmed India's unwavering determination to eliminate terrorism in all its forms. 'The delegation also emphasised India's diplomatic initiatives aimed at promoting a principled, consistent and coordinated global response to terrorism,' the statement said. The group also engaged in dialogue with intellectuals, think tanks and representatives from civil society at a discussion hosted by the Spain-India Council Foundation. Delegation members stressed India's 'staunch resolve to combat terrorism and commitment to peace'. They also interacted with members of the Indian diaspora. 'The visit of All-Party Parliamentary Delegation to Spain was successful in effectively conveying India's zero-tolerance approach to terrorism to government leaders, lawmakers, civil society and the Indian diaspora- strengthening bilateral ties and mutual understanding,' the embassy said in a separate X post. Its visit was part of India's broader outreach with key international partners to build an international alliance for cooperation in addressing terrorism. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam terror attack, with India carrying out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7. 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 RUK GRS GRS GRS This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also read: Tharoor's all-party delegation to face Pakistani counterparts in Washington DC
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
If Pakistan causes trouble, something needs to be done: Errol Musk
Errol Musk, father of the world's richest man and American billionaire Elon Musk, on Monday called for an end to the miseries of Kashmiris living under the spectre of terrorism, saying 'if it is Pakistan causing the trouble, something needs to be done about it'. In an interaction with IANS, the 79-year-old South African patriarch of the Musk family sympathised with Kashmiris living in a hostile environment and said, 'You cannot make ordinary people suffer like this… you've got to make a plan and put an end to it.' Talking about the Kashmir issue, he said he has always been inclined to be on India's side on this matter. 'I have spoken friends who have been on bus trips to Srinagar from Delhi, and you never know how an RPG is coming your way,' he said. Referring to the tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, he said, 'It makes no sense to me at all… for two matured nations to be going on like this.' 'You've got to make a plan and put an end to this. You can't make the lives of ordinary people so miserable,' he said. 'It's not right.' 'If it's Pakistan which is causing trouble, something has to be done about it,' said Musk senior, in a veiled endorsement for India's Operation Sindoor. Errol Musk's remarks about the need to give Kashmiris a better life come close to Operation Sindoor and the subsequent global diplomatic outreach to present India's anti-terror stand. As part of the diplomatic push to consolidate global support against cross-border terrorism, an all-party Parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Monday interacted with the Association of Victims of Terrorism (AVT), an organisation in Spain that was established in 1981 to support those affected by terrorist barbarity.
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Spain: Kanimozhi-led all-party delegation meets with the Association of Victims of Terrorism
Madrid [Spain], June 2 (ANI): The Association of Victims of Terrorism in Madrid met with the Group-6 delegation from India, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi, on Monday (local time). The association, one of the largest such associations globally, works with over 4,000 victims of terrorism and provides psychosocial support to those affected. The meeting between the association and the all-party delegation aimed to exchange experiences and best practices in supporting victims of terrorism. The Indian Embassy in Spain stated that the delegation engaged in a heartfelt exchange on the pain and resilience that emerge from such traumatic events, with the delegation highlighting India's own experiences in confronting cross-border terrorism. In a post on X, Embassy of India, Madrid stated, 'Hosted by Asociacion de Victimas 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 delegation shared India's experience in confronting cross-border threats, reaffirming a shared resolve to build a safer, more compassionate world.' Earlier, Indian parliamentarians attending diplomatic engagements in Madrid conveyed a unified and strong stance on India-Pakistan relations and the global fight against terrorism, urging international solidarity with India's position. DMK MP Kanimozhi underlined the complexity involved in resolving conflicts with Pakistan, stating, 'The Government of India has sent out delegations, and we've also reached out to friendly nations and nations which have some misconceptions that we can resolve issues just by speaking to them and calling Pakistan over for a coffee and saying we will resolve these conflicts. It's much more than what meets the eye for many people.' Her remarks highlighted India's challenges in addressing Pakistan's role in regional tensions. Supporting this perspective, AAP MP Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal emphasised Pakistan's pervasive involvement in terrorism worldwide. He said, 'Be it the UK or even France, Pakistan has a hand in every terrorist incident in the world... Prime Minister Modi believes in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. We want peace, we want to grow and let others grow as well.' This sentiment echoed the need for global cooperation to curb terrorism. Recounting historical aggression, Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai pointed to Pakistan's violent past, reminding that 'Pakistan was born in 1947... They attacked Kashmir, and then they attacked India in 1965. Nowhere in the world you will see that an Army butchered, killed and raped its own women and people - Pakistan did it in East Pakistan which is now Bangladesh.' His statement reflected longstanding mistrust rooted in past conflicts. BJP MP Capt Brijesh Chowta (Retd) further condemned Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism, warning the international community, 'It is Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism which different nations need to understand. Today, we might be the victims of it; tomorrow, the world will be a victim of it. Many nations tell us that India should sit and talk. Who to talk to is the question. Do we talk to the elected government in Pakistan? If there is one? Do we talk to the army there? Do we talk to the Islamic clergy?...' His remarks questioned the feasibility of dialogue given Pakistan's internal complexities. Responding to US President Trump's claim of credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta clarified, 'Who can say what about him? Neither you nor we can. In a situation like this, the world leaders talk to each other. They convey their condolences, they talk, and convey their message... The Pakistani DGMO called our DGMO and requested a ceasefire, which we accepted in good faith as we want peace... There was no pressure from anyone from anywhere.' His comments emphasised that the ceasefire was a bilateral decision aimed at peace. On the firm Indian response to terrorism, Gurdaspur-born Senator from Barcelona, Robert Masih Nahar, praised Operation Sindoor, stating, 'The government should have done this earlier. We tolerated them for long, we tried to make them understand, but there has to be a day when India had to teach them that it will not tolerate any terrorist attack. It was a good step by India. A terrorist country and those who are running it must get a message that they will get a befitting reply. All the countries are against terrorism. The delegations will talk to the government here, and I think they will get this assurance that Spain is with India.' His remarks reflected international support for India's decisive stance against terrorism. In line with this firm stance, the Modi government has undertaken a significant diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor by forming seven multi-party delegations. These delegations aim to inform global partners about Pakistan's continued involvement in terrorism and to reinforce India's message of zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. This diplomatic effort seeks to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 people were killed by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, and on the broader fight against cross-border terrorism. Launched on May 7, Operation Sindoor was a decisive military action targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. It resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen, underscoring India's resolve to counter terrorism with strong measures. (ANI)
