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The Print
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
All party delegations conclude visits to Russia, Japan; drive home India's stance on fight against terror
Meeting with the political leadership, media, senior officials and members of the diplomatic corps, the delegations spread awareness about Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror and shared information about Operation Sindoor. The three delegations that exchanged views on furthering cooperation in counter-terrorism and combating radicalism, especially after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that saw 26 people dead, are part of India's global outreach with its seven multi-party delegations travelling to 33 global capitals to meet the international community. Moscow/Tokyo/Manama, May 24 (PTI) All party delegations from India to Russia and Japan on Saturday concluded their visits with 'constructive meetings' with diplomatic leaderships discussing global fight against terror as a third similar team reached Bahrain to highlight New Delhi's response to cross-border radicalism. The delegation to Moscow, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, addressed a press conference at the end of the visit and described Russia as a 'close and tried and tested' friend. 'We naturally seek an understanding that Russia is by our side in this time of difficulty. It is better that people are aware of our suffering from state-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan,' the delegation members said while answering a media question. Opening the press conference, Kanimozhi described the Russia visit as a 'great opportunity to explain our stand' and said, 'Pakistan chooses to protect the terrorists, they go ahead and spread false propaganda. We had only targeted terror hubs. India is very clear, we would not come to the table for peace talks when Pakistan continues attacking us.' Earlier on Friday, Russia had reiterated its decisive commitment to 'an uncompromising joint fight' with New Delhi against all forms of terrorism. When the delegation to Russia met Andrey Denisov, First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs, Russia, and Senators on Friday, Kanimozhi, in a post on X, described the meeting as 'constructive' and said they two sides 'exchanged views on issues of mutual concern with respect to terrorism.' The Parliamentary delegation to Japan on Saturday wrapped up its three-day visit after engaging extensively with Japan's political leadership, policymakers, media and the Indian community and said it was deeply encouraged by Tokyo's unequivocal support in New Delhi's war against terror. JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, who led the delegation, said: 'At every forum, we firmly reiterated India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and exposed Pakistan's continued patronage of cross-border terror.' 'We are deeply encouraged by Japan's unequivocal support,' he added. The delegation visited the Tama Cemetery here and honoured freedom fighter Rash Behari Bose on the eve of his birth anniversary. 'India follows Gandhi's path of peace, but when peace is threatened, we also carry forward the fearless spirit of Rash Behari Bose. Non violence is our choice, not our compulsion. If terror challenges peace, India will respond with unity and resolve,' Jha said in his post on X. Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, who is also part of the delegation to Japan, said if terrorism is a 'rabid dog', Pakistan is its 'vile handler', and the world must unite to tackle it. 'We are here to convey the truth— India refuses to bow down,' he said. The delegation also interacted with members of the Indian diaspora at the Embassy. Urging them to take India's message in the global fight against terrorism, Banerjee told them to raise awareness about the issue 'within your circles, through your networks, and via local influencers, in your unique ways.' In Bahrain, the all-party Indian delegation that reached Manama on Saturday is led by senior BJP leader Baijayant Jay Panda. 'India's unwavering stand against cross-border terrorism will be highlighted in all the engagements,' the Embassy of India in Bahrain posted on X. Meanwhile, in Dubai, Sunjay Sudhir, India's Ambassador to the UAE, hailed the visit of the all-party delegation led by Shrikant Shinde to the country to highlight India's stance on the issue of terrorism. 'The narrative, our thoughts, our perspectives, were well received, very well reciprocated. And again, it was a clear reciprocation, a clear reiteration of the fact that in the UAE, we have a true strategic partner, a friend, whom we can rely on,' the ambassador told PTI. Ambassador Sudhir also highlighted a shift in the response by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates – after the Pahalgam terror attack in comparison to the response they had shown after the 2008's 26/11 Mumbai attack. The ambassador said that the UAE was perhaps the first country to issue a clear and categorical statement condemning the attack as an act of terror and calling for the elimination of terrorism in all its forms. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. As part of the Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam attack, India carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7, following which Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions and attacked air bases. The two countries reached an understanding to ceasefire on May 10. PTI NSA RK GSP NPK NPK NPK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
United News of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
In Russia, Indian all-party delegation reiterates zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism
Moscow/New Delhi, May 24 (UNI) The Indian all-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and stressed that India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail. During its meetings in Moscow, both sides agreed on the need to strengthen counter-terrorism measures and eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. On Friday, the delegation was in Moscow where they held a number of engagements, including with the two Houses of the Russian Parliament and think tanks. The visit marks a continuation of India's long-standing effort to strengthen global counter-terrorism frameworks and reinforce its commitment to a multipolar international order. The delegation held talks with Andrey Denisov, First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs of the Federation Council, and other Senators. The dialogue focused on enhancing legislative convergence in the global fight against terrorism. The Indian side drew attention to Operation Sindoor as a response in the country's fight against terrorism. Later, the delegation had a meeting with Leonid Slutsky, Hon'ble Chair of the Committee on International Affairs of the State Duma, and interacted with Members of the State Duma. Both sides reaffirmed the historic and time-tested nature of the India-Russia relationship, underpinned by mutual trust and respect. The discussions covered a wide range of issues including global security architecture, emerging geopolitical alignments, and multilateral cooperation. The Indian delegation underlined the imperative of collective action against terrorism, including the need for credible international mechanisms to deny safe havens, financing, and political justification to terrorist entities. The delegation then met Andrey Rudenko, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation and held extensive discussions on bilateral, regional, and global developments, with emphasis on the shared commitment to a multipolar and international order. The delegation also had an insightful interaction with former Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov, who heads the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies (RISS). The delegation had detailed exchanges on radicalisation pathways, disinformation ecosystems used by terrorist groups, and state-sponsored propaganda that undermines regional peace. The two sides agreed on the imperative of narrative frameworks rooted in pluralism, sovereignty, and international law. The two sides agreed on closer think tank collaboration for joint analytical work concerning terrorism's transnational linkages. These high-level interactions reaffirm the shared commitment of India and Russia to intensify cooperation in the fight against terrorism, promote global stability, and further strengthen their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. The delegation conveyed India's resolve to expose and isolate those who employ terrorism as an instrument of state policy and reaffirmed the importance of international solidarity in this regard. Besides, DMK MP Kanimozhi, the other members of the delegation are: Rajeev Rai, MP, National Secretary and Spokesperson, Samajwadi Party; Capt. Brijesh Chowta (Retd.), MP, BJP; Prem Chand Gupta, Rajya Sabha MP, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD); Ashok Kumar Mittal, Rajya Sabha MP, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP); Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri, Former Ambassador to the EU, Belgium, Luxembourg and Nepal; Former Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the UN. UNI RN
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Operation Sindoor: Kani-led delegation meets top officials in Moscow
CHENNAI: One of seven all-party delegations headed by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi met the higher officials of Russia in Moscow on Friday. The centre formed seven delegations comprising MPs from various political parties to travel to key countries to stress India's 'strong message of zero-tolerance against terrorism' in the context of Operation Sindoor. In a post on X platform, Kanimozhi said, 'Our all-party parliamentary delegation, conveyed to Andrey Denisov, first deputy chair of the Committee on International Affairs, Russia, and senators India's united and resolute stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, reaffirming our national consensus and unwavering commitment to a zero-tolerance policy.' Later, the delegation held a meeting with Leonid Slutsky, chair of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs. Kanimozhi posted, the delegation conveyed to them 'India's unequivocal and unconditional resolve to defeat all forms of terrorism, emphasising our uncompromising stance and national determination to eradicate it.'
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Op Sindoor Outreach: Russia stands in solidarity with India for elimination of terrorism
Moscow/New Delhi: Condemning the heinous April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Russia on Friday said that it stands in solidarity with India for elimination of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Moscow's stand was conveyed as an all-party delegation from India, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, met with senior members of the Russian Federation Council, including Andrey Denisov, First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs in the Russian capital to reaffirm the united stand against terrorism. 'The All-Party Delegation led by Hon'ble MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi in the Federation Council of the Russian Federation met with First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs Andrey Denisov and other senators. The Russian side condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and stated that Russia stands in solidarity with India for elimination of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations! Russia and India have shared position in the fight against terrorism,' the Embassy of India in Russia posted on X. 'Together in the fight against terrorism!', the post added. Earlier in the day, the delegation was briefed by Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar on various aspects of bilateral relations ahead of their commencement of official engagements highlighting India's strong resolve in fighting terrorism in all its forms under the global outreach campaign of Operation Sindoor. 'Ambassador Vinay Kumar briefs MPs Kanimozhi, Rajeev Rai, Brijesh Chowta, Prem Chand Gupta, Ashok Kumar Mittal and Ambassador Manjeev Puri on various aspects of India-Russia relations, before they start the official engagements,' the Embassy of India in Russia posted on X.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Russian MPs extend strong support to India to fight transnational linkages to terror
In continuance of India's sustained fight against terrorism , an All-Party delegation led by Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) had a number of engagements on 23 May, including with the two Houses of the Russian Parliament and think tanks. The delegation held comprehensive discussions with Andrey Denisov, First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs of the Federation Council, and other Senators. The dialogue focused on enhancing legislative convergence in the global fight against terrorism. The Indian side drew attention to Operation Sindoor as a response in the country's fight against terrorism. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. The delegation also had a meeting with Leonid Slutsky, Chair of the Committee on International Affairs of the State Duma, and interacted with Members of the State Duma. Both sides reaffirmed the historic and time-tested nature of the India-Russia relationship, underpinned by mutual trust and respect. The discussions covered a wide range of issues including global security architecture, emerging geopolitical alignments, and multilateral cooperation. Live Events The Indian delegation underlined the imperative of collective action against terrorism, including the need for credible international mechanisms to deny safe havens, financing, and political justification to terrorist entities, according to a statement by the Indian Embassy in Moscow. The delegation then met Andrey Rudenko, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation and held extensive discussions on bilateral, regional, and global developments, with emphasis on the shared commitment to a multipolar and international order. The Indian side reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and stressed that India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail. Both sides agreed on the need to strengthen counter-terrorism measures and eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The delegation also had an insightful interaction with former Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov, who heads the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies (RISS). The delegation had detailed exchanges on radicalisation pathways, disinformation ecosystems used by terrorist groups, and state-sponsored propaganda that undermines regional peace. The two sides agreed on the imperative of narrative frameworks rooted in pluralism, sovereignty, and international law. The two sides agreed on closer think tank collaboration for joint analytical work concerning terrorism's transnational linkages.
