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Daily Tribune
24-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
High-Level All-Party Indian Delegation Arrives in Bahrain for Strategic Bilateral Discussions
A high-level All-Party Delegation from India, led by H.E. Mr. Baijayant 'Jay' Panda, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, arrived in Bahrain today for a two-day official visit from May 24 to 25. The distinguished delegation comprises Members of Parliament, senior political figures, and former diplomats, and is scheduled to engage in meetings with top officials from the Government and Parliament of the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as other key stakeholders. The visit comes in the immediate aftermath of the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, India, on April 22, 2025, and aims to reinforce strategic cooperation and dialogue between the two countries amidst recent regional developments. India and Bahrain enjoy a historically strong bilateral relationship, which continues to thrive across economic and people-to-people ties. Bilateral trade between the two nations reached USD 1.7 billion in the fiscal year 2023-24, with India ranking among Bahrain's top five trading partners. Two-way investments have also seen significant growth, rising by 40% since 2019. From Q1 2023 to Q1 2024 alone, Indian investments in Bahrain increased by USD 200 million — a 15% year-on-year growth — bringing total two-way investments to USD 1.56 billion. Tourism has also played a key role in the relationship, with over 1 million tourist arrivals recorded in 2023 — a 44% increase from the previous year. The delegation's visit is expected to further bolster political, economic, and cultural ties between India and Bahrain, underlining the shared commitment to regional stability and mutual growth.
News18
19-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
'We Will Present Facts': BJP's Jay Panda Says Indian Delegation To Counter Pakistan's Fake Narrative
Last Updated: Panda stated that the delegation visiting the key partner countries will engage with politicians and diaspora members in challenging Pakistan's misinformation campaigns overseas. BJP national vice president and MP Baijayant 'Jay' Panda on Monday said that Pakistan is steadily losing the global narrative battle, with its disinformation campaigns being exposed and rejected by much of the international community. In a conversation with CNN-News 18, Panda emphasised that India will continue to counter Pakistan's propaganda with facts, particularly regarding cross-border terrorism. 'Terrorism can't be tolerated. We are victims of cross-border terrorism, and everyone knows Pakistan remains the main fermenter of it," he said. He further disputed the notion of Pakistan gaining any diplomatic momentum, highlighting its increasing isolation. 'I don't agree that Pakistan is winning any narrative war. They've lost on every front-economy, diplomacy, and now perception. Their narrative is being seen through. Only those with a direct interest in Pakistan's politics continue to back them-and even they are dwindling," he noted. Disinformation Campaign Under Global Lens India has continuously highlighted Pakistan's efforts to distort global perception through misinformation, fake social media accounts, and selective leaks to sympathetic media outlets. Panda warned against falling for such tactics and urged Indian representatives to be mindful when engaging the media. As part of India's global outreach after Operation Sindoor, Panda, a member of the delegation set to visit key partner countries of India, stated that the group will engage with politicians, journalists, and diaspora members, key figures in challenging Pakistan's misinformation campaigns overseas. 'We'll present facts to the world. The diaspora has a critical role to play in reinforcing the truth and pushing back against Pakistan's fabricated stories," he said. A seven-member all-party delegation is set to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council. Panda's remarks align with a broader Indian strategy: steadfastly countering disinformation with evidence, securing global support, and maintaining diplomatic consistency to undermine Pakistan's credibility. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated!
The Print
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Key oppn leaders join govt's international outreach delegations after Operation Sindoor
A statement issued by the Parliamentary Affairs Ministry on Saturday said, 'The all-party delegations will project India's national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all forms and manifestations. The other MPs picked by the government to present India's 'national consensus' globally, including to UN Security Council members, in fighting terrorism are NCP-SP's Supriya Sule, BJP's Baijayant 'Jay' Panda and Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde. New Delhi, May 17 (PTI) Opposition leaders Shashi Tharoor and Kanimozhi will join members of the ruling alliance, including Ravi Shankar Prasad and Sanjay Jha, in leading seven all-party delegations to key partner countries to convey India's message of zero tolerance against terrorism following Operation Sindoor. 'They would carry forth to the world the country's strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism.' The government has made a careful selection of leaders who will head the delegations as they come from parties across the political divide and are considered articulate voices. The leaders — four from the ruling National Democratic Alliance and three from the opposition INDIA bloc — include seasoned lawmakers with long stints in public life. While the opposition has backed the government in its response to the horrific April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, former Union minister Tharoor has taken the lead in defending Indian strikes on terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir and endorsing the ruling alliance's tough stand on the Indo-Pak conflict. He is expected to lead the Indian outreach to the US, the most powerful global voice. The ministry's statement said distinguished diplomats will be part of each delegation. In a post on X, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, 'In moments that matter most, Bharat stands united. Seven All-Party Delegations will soon visit key partner nations, carrying our shared message of zero-tolerance to terrorism.' Sharing the ministry's statement, he said, 'A powerful reflection of national unity above politics, beyond differences.' The statement said the proposed visits of the seven all-party delegations come in the context of Operation Sindoor and India's continued fight against cross-border terrorism. Sources said the Prasad-led delegation is expected to visit Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Algeria, while Sule's team of MPs will be travelling to Oman, Kenya, South Africa and Egypt. The delegation led by Jha is likely to visit Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population. Each delegation with six to seven MPs may visit around four to five countries, the sources said. MPs from different parties, including Anurag Thakur, Aparajita Sarangi, Manish Tewari, Asaduddin Owaisi, Amar Singh, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Samik Bhattacharya, Brij Lal, Sarfaraz Ahmad, Priyanka Chaturvedi, Vikramjit Sawhney, Sasmit Patra and Bhubaneswar Kalita, will be part of these delegations. Former Union minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid, who is not an MP, has been included in the delegation led by Jha. The government also tapped Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay to join the exercise but he declined due to health reasons. The expansive diplomatic drive is aimed at driving home in global capitals India's stand following the country's aggressive response to the Pahalgam attack amid Pakistan's efforts to skirt the issue of terrorism while putting Kashmir at the centre of its discourse. Tharoor said in a post on X that he was 'honoured' by the government's invitation to lead an all-party delegation to five key capitals to present the nation's point of view. He added, 'When national interest is involved, and my services are required, I will not be found wanting. Jai Hind!' Shinde said on X, 'We will firmly convey to the international community that terrorism has no place in India, and that it is Pakistan which continues to nurture terrorism on its own soil. When it comes to matters of national interest, there is no division, only duty.' The government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that any future act of terror will be construed as an act of war, signalling India's resolve to target Pakistan if it continues to abet terrorism on the Indian territory. India has also insisted that it has merely paused Operation Sindoor following days of conflict with Pakistan and its actions will depend on the neighbouring country's conduct. PTI KR SKU DIV DIV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
