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Hans India
4 days ago
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- Hans India
'Operation Sindoor' outreach: Ravi Shankar Prasad-led delegation receives briefing on India-Denmark relations
Copenhagen: The Indian All-Party Parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad received a comprehensive briefing from the Indian Ambassador to Denmark, Manish Prabhat on bilateral ties between India and the European country. The discussion focussed on the 'Green Strategic Partnership' of India and Denmark, common values and key areas of mutual concern, including the global challenge in combating terrorism. 'The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation was given a detailed briefing by Ambassador Manish Prabhat on India-Denmark bilateral relations of 'Green Strategic Partnership', shared values and issues of mutual concern including the challenge of combating terrorism globally,' Embassy of India in Copenhagen posted on X. The delegation, 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, was welcomed by Ambassador Manish Prabhat on their arrival in Denmark During the course of their stay in Copenhagen, the delegation will meet Deputy Speaker of Danish Parliament Lars-Christian Brask, Chairman of Foreign Policy Committee Christian Friis Bach, other Members of Parliament, and engage with select former Members of the Parliament of Denmark, members of political parties, media, and a cross-section of the Indian diaspora. The nine-member delegation includes a diverse political representation: Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP), Daggubati Purandeswari (BJP), Priyanka Chaturvedi (Shiv Sena-UBT), Ghulam Ali Khatana (BJP), Amar Singh (Congress), Samik Bhattacharya (BJP), M. Thambidurai (AIADMK), former Union Minister M.J. Akbar and former Ambassador Pankaj Saran. Earlier on Thursday, the delegation concluded a successful visit to Italy during which they engaged with key Italian leaders, think tanks, strategic experts, news agencies and the Indian community to underline India's zero-tolerance and 'new normal' policy toward Pakistan-facilitated cross-border terrorism. 'We had enriching interactions with Italy's Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, Senator Giulio Tremonti, President and Members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and European Commission, in the Chamber of Deputies,' Ravi Shankar Prasad posted on X. 'We also engaged with prominent think tanks and strategic experts. We shared India's zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and our resolve to combat it in all forms. Encouragingly, we found a common understanding between India and Italy on the issue of global terrorism. Both nations affirmed their commitment to working together for peace and amity, underscoring the strong relationship between India and Italy,' the post added.
Fashion Value Chain
7 days ago
- Politics
- Fashion Value Chain
Hon'ble MP Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal Highlights India's Commitment to Global Cooperation and Anti-Terrorism During Slovenia Visit
Hon'ble Member of Parliament Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, part of the Indian Parliamentary Delegation visiting Slovenia, reinforced India's uncompromising stance on terrorism and emphasized the importance of global collaboration to counter emerging threats to peace and security. Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal Highlights Indias Commitment to Global Cooperation and Anti-Terrorism During Slovenia Visit The visit comes as part of India's broader diplomatic outreach following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, under a national initiative titled Operation Sindoor-a concerted effort to build international consensus against terrorism and ensure global solidarity on this critical issue. During high-level engagements in Ljubljana today, Shri Ashok Mittal met with: H.E. Predrag BakoviÄ, Chairperson of the Foreign Policy Committee of the National Assembly of Slovenia, Mr. Miroslav GregoriÄ, Chair of the India-Slovenia Parliamentary Friendship Group, and Mr. Vojko Volk, State Secretary and National Coordinator for National and International Security in the Prime Minister's Office. In these meetings, Dr. Mittal conveyed India's unified and resolute approach to national and global security. Slovenian leaders reaffirmed their strong condemnation of terrorism, calling it a threat that is morally indefensible and incompatible with democratic values. Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal stated, 'India stands united in its determination to eliminate terrorism and to forge meaningful global partnerships for peace, innovation, and inclusive growth. In an era of shared challenges, cooperation with democratic partners like Slovenia is vital. This visit is a step forward in strengthening our bilateral ties and reinforcing our mutual commitment to a safer, more just world.' Dr. Mittal's participation underscores India's resolve to lead globally through dialogue, strategic alliances, and unwavering principles.
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
All-party delegation meets Slovenian officials, conveys India's stance of zero-tolerance towards terrorism
Ljubljana [Slovenia], May 26 (ANI): The all-party delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi, called on the Secretary General of Slovenia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Barbara Zvokelj, on Monday. The delegation conveyed India's resolute stance of zero-tolerance towards terrorism and the 'new normal' of Operation Sindoor. The all-party delegation appreciated Slovenia's role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in promoting peace and strengthening global cooperation in holding terrorists and their sponsors accountable. 'The all-Party delegation led by Hon'ble MP Smt. @KanimozhiDMK called on H.E. Barbara Zvokelj, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign & European Affairs of Slovenia. The delegation conveyed India's resolute stance of zero tolerance towards terrorism and the 'new normal' after Operation Sindoor. They appreciated Slovenia's role as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in promoting peace and strengthening global cooperation in holding terrorists and their sponsors accountable,' Indian Embassy in Slovenia stated in a post on X. The delegation led by Kanimozhi, includes SP MP Rajeev Rai, BJP MP Brijesh Chowta, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal and former envoys Manjeev S Puri and Jawed Ashraf. The all-party delegation also met with State Secretary/National Coordinator for National and International Security in the Office of Slovenian Prime Minister, Vojko Volk. The delegation spoke about India's 'new normal' of zero-tolerance for cross-border terrorism and appreciated Slovenia's unequivocal condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack. In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Slovenia stated, 'The all-Party delegation led by Hon'ble MP Smt. @KanimozhiDMK met with H.E Vojko Volk, State Secretary/National Coordinator for National and International Security in the Office of the Prime Minister. The delegation elaborated India's 'new normal' of zero tolerance for cross-border terrorism and appreciated Slovenia's unequivocal condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack and its support to India in its fight against terror.' Earlier, the all-party delegation met Predrag Bakovic, Chairperson of the Foreign Policy Committee of National Assembly and Miroslav Gregoric of the India-Slovenia Parliamentary Friendship Group. During the meeting, the delegation conveyed India's strong commitment on zero tolerance against terrorism and national consensus on this issue. In a post shared on X, Indian Embassy in Slovenia stated, 'The all-Party delegation led by Hon'ble MP Smt. @KanimozhiDMK met with H.E. Predrag Bakovic, Chairperson of the Foreign Policy Committee of National Assembly and Mr. Miroslav Gregoric of the India-Slovenia Parliamentary Friendship Group. The delegation conveyed India's strong commitment on zero tolerance against terrorism and national consensus on this issue. Slovenian side reaffirmed its condemnation of terrorism as pure evil that cannot be justified in any form.' In a diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, the central government has formed seven multi-party delegations to inform nations about Pakistan's links to terrorism and India's strong message of zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The delegation, led by Kanimozhi, will brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 as a decisive military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people and injured several others. 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)
The Print
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Slovenia: All-party delegation highlights India's zero-tolerance policy on cross-border terrorism
The delegation is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror. The delegation, which reached Slovenia on Sunday, also appreciated the central European country's 'unequivocal condemnation' of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, and its support to India in its fight against terror. Ljubljana (Slovenia), May 26 (PTI) An all-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Monday called on senior Slovenian officials and emphasised India's 'new normal' of zero tolerance against cross-border terrorism. The delegation met Vojko Volk, State Secretary and National Coordinator for National and International Security in the Prime Minister's Office. It 'elaborated India's 'new normal' of zero tolerance for cross-border terrorism and appreciated Slovenia's unequivocal condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack and its support to India in its fight against terror,' the Indian embassy here said in a post on X. In a meeting with Predrag Bakovic, Chairperson of the Foreign Policy Committee of the National Assembly, and Miroslav Gregoric of the India-Slovenia Parliamentary Friendship Group, the delegation conveyed India's 'strong commitment on zero tolerance against terrorism and national consensus on this issue'. The Slovenian side also reaffirmed its condemnation of terrorism as 'pure evil that cannot be justified in any form,' the post said. On Sunday, the team was briefed about the 'warm and friendly' India-Slovenia relations by India's Ambassador to Slovenia Amit Narang, the embassy said in a separate post. 'As a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, Slovenia is also playing an important role in global discussions on counter-terrorism and promotion of global peace,' it said, adding that New Delhi's message of national unity on zero tolerance for cross-border terrorism will further strengthen bilateral cooperation on ending terror globally. The delegation arrived in Slovenia after concluding its visit to Russia, where it held wide-ranging discussions to brief the stakeholders in 'tried and tested' friend Russia on Operation Sindoor. The group, which includes Rajiv Rai of SP, Mian Altaf Ahmad of NC, Capt Brijesh Chowta of BJP, Prem Chand Gupta of RJD, and Ambassador Jawed Ashraf, is also scheduled to travel to Greece, Latvia and Spain for the global outreach programme. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives. India carried out precision strikes as part of Operation Sindoor 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. 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 GRS GRS GRS This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Denmark announces new aid package for Ukraine worth nearly US$1 billion
The Danish government has held consultations with the Foreign Policy Committee regarding the 25th aid package for Ukraine, amounting to DKK 6.7 billion (about US$970 million). Source: Danish Ministry of Defence, as reported by European Pravda Details: The new 25th aid package provides military support to Ukraine for the period 2025-2027 and is financed through the Ukraine Fund. The key elements of the package include air defence, artillery and financial support for Ukraine's Air Force. "The security situation is changing rapidly. Therefore, it is crucial that Denmark continues its large-scale support for Ukraine… With the 25th aid package, we reaffirm our commitment to Ukraine both in the short and long term," said Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen noted that the new package would "enhance Ukraine's combat capability". "Ukraine's security is crucial for the future of all of Europe. I hope our support will inspire other allies to provide even greater assistance," he emphasised. In particular, DKK 1.4 billion (about US$207.3 million) will be allocated between 2025 and 2027 for the transfer of artillery systems and ammunition. Additionally, funds will be directed towards air defence, the drone coalition and the IT coalition. Funding will also be allocated to increase contributions to Ukraine's defence industry, taking into account the positive experience of the Danish model. Danish funding over several years will also support ongoing efforts to encourage allies to contribute through this model. "The Danish model has demonstrated that Ukraine has the potential to produce and supply equipment for its fight for freedom. Denmark must continue investing in this, and I hope other countries will follow our example even more," Poulsen stated. Background: In February, Denmark, which is overseeing the reconstruction of Mykolaiv Oblast, allocated a new support package for the oblast amounting to €26 million. Recently, the "drone coalition," which also includes Denmark, allocated €20 million from a joint fund to purchase Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) drones for the Ukrainian defence forces. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
