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India Gazette
28-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Guyana affirms support against terrorism to All-Party Delegation led by Shashi Tharoor
Georgetown [Guyana], May 28 (ANI): The All-Party Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Shashi Tharoor was conveyed of Guyana's support in India's fight against terrorism. Guyana's side appreciated India's unity displayed through the all-party visit there. In a post on X, the Embassy said, 'In a reception hosted by High Commissioner of India to Guyana, the Friends of India in Guyana conveyed a resounding message of unwavering support from the Indian community and diaspora in Guyana to their brothers and sisters in India that Guyana will stand with India in India's fight against terrorism.' 'They underlined their unequivocal support to India in India's policy of Zero Tolerance for Terrorism and appreciated India's unity and resolve across the entire political spectrum displayed by the visit of the All-Party Indian Parliamentary Delegation from India,' he added. The delegation also held talks with the President of Guyana, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who condemned terrorism and said that terrorism has no place in the civilised world. He also affirmed Guyana's support to India. 'Welcoming the All-Party Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the State House, H.E. Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali underscored that India-Guyana partnership not just about friendship and cordial relations it is about the bonds of blood shared over generations. He assured the Indian delegation Guyana's unwavering support in India's fight against terrorism and underlined that there is no place for terrorism and extremism in the civilized world and such actions deserve a befitting response,' he said. The delegation then held talks with Guyana's Foreign Minister, National Security Advisor, Chief of Defence Staff, Commissioner of Police and other senior delegates from Guyana's national security establishment and noted important areas of cooperation. 'Thereafter, the delegation interacted with a high-level delegation comprising Guyana's Foreign Minister Hon'ble Hugh Hilton Todd, National Security Advisor, Chief of Defence Staff, Commissioner of Police and other senior delegates from Guyana's national security establishment. Both sides noted with appreciation the recent initiatives in the field of security and defence cooperation and emphasized the need to further strengthen the ongoing engagement, especially after the historic visit of Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, to Guyana in November 2024,' the post stated. The delegation recognised his fight against colonialism that inspires many. The delegation visited the Promenade Garden in Guyana on Wednesday and paid floral tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Guyana said, 'The All-Party Indian Parliamentary Delegation visited the Promenade Garden and paid floral tribute to the statue of Father of the Nation- Mahatma Gandhi- recalling his lasting contribution to fight against colonial rule and oppression which that was an inspiration for many across the world. The delegation also interacted with Indian students studying at various Medical Universities in Guyana.' Following their visit to Guyana, the all-party delegation led by Shashi Tharoor is scheduled to visit Panama from May 27 to 29. (ANI)
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Guyana: All-party delegation led by Shashi Tharoor pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Whitby Ship
Georgetown [Guyana], May 27 (ANI): All-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and the bronze replica of the Whitby ship in Guyana. The all-party delegation paid floral tributes to the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at Promenade Gardens in Georgetown, Guyana. The Indian delegation also offered floral tributes to the bronze replica of the Whitby Ship, a historic ship that brought the first Indians to Guyana in 1838. Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Shashank Mani paid his respects to the people who first came to settle in Guyana, praising their role in the country's development. Mani highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor, saying, 'The message of our Operation Sindoor has been conveyed very successfully along with the message of friendship.' Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, 'The MP's delegation was very proud to come here to this historic monument. It's a monument of a ship, called the Whitby, in 1838, the ship that brought the first load of Indian indentured servants'. He added that the vast majority of the people were from UP and Bihar, and their descendants have managed to keep a cultural affinity with India. Tharoor stated that the delegation's primary objective was to raise awareness about India's stance on terrorism and recent events in the subcontinent, at the same time the mission is an opportunity to strengthen India-Guyana relations where 40% of the population is of Indian descent. Tharoor said, 'So as we have come here to raise consciousness and promote understanding about our position on the issue of terrorism and the recent events in the subcontinent. At the same time, the mission has acquired a broader resonance. It has also become a mission of friendship, of strengthening relations with Guyana, where 40 per cent of the population is of Indian descent. And at the same time, at a time when Guyana is booming with oil and gas reserves and a lot of economic growth and development, 30 per cent economic growth today, that is a country that also offers a lot of opportunities which India, Indian businesses, Indian students, and Indian labour should seize. So we see this as an exciting and important time in India-Guyana relations as well.' Describing his meeting with the Speaker of Guyana's National Assembly, Tharoor told ANI, 'It was terrific. We had a very good visit to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Manzoor showed a great deal of understanding for our position and our concerns. And, each MP had a chance to contribute to the appreciation of the was very effective and we all complemented each other in conveying the concerns and determination of the Indian nation to the speaker of the Assembly.' In a diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, the Modi 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. 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 brutally killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the elimination of over 100 terrorists affiliated with groups including Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. (ANI)
United News of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Tejasvi Surya urges global unity against terror
Georgetown (Guyana), May 26 (UNI) Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, a member of the Indian All-Party Parliamentary Delegation currently touring the Americas, underscored India's uncompromising stance against terrorism and called for global solidarity against state-sponsored terror during his visit to Guyana. Addressing students at Texila American University, Surya highlighted India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasised India's relentless battle against cross-border terrorism sponsored by Pakistan and urged the international community to unite in condemning state-backed terror activities. He stated: "The world must unite in calling out state-sponsored terrorism and uphold peace. India, through decisive actions like Operation Sindoor, is at the forefront of this global effort." Texila American University, a pivotal institution in strengthening India-Guyana ties, has hosted over 538 Indian students and 76 Indian faculty members since 2010. More than 234 Indian graduates from Texila now serve in Guyana's healthcare system. While some members of the delegation visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York, Surya and Dr Sarfaraz Ahmad travelled directly to Guyana after a grueling 30-hour journey from India. Following this, Surya and the delegation held talks with HE Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. Speaking after the meeting, Surya said: "Our delegation met with Vice President Jagdeo and discussed a wide range of issues, including India's fight against terrorism. Jagdeo is one of the most respected leaders of his country and showed keen interest in partnering with India on key development projects. With Guyana discovering new oil reserves and sustaining an impressive growth rate of 30 per cent, the opportunities for Indian businesses are immense. We discussed these areas of synergy and cooperation between our nations." The delegation, led by senior MP Dr Shashi Tharoor and comprising members from multiple political parties, engaged with Vice President Jagdeo — a statesman and former President of Guyana for 12 years. Jagdeo strongly condemned the recent Pahalgam terror attack and expressed firm support for India's Operation Sindoor, aimed at dismantling terrorist networks. The discussions also explored collaboration prospects in key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, fintech, and agriculture. This visit is part of the Government of India's ongoing multi-country initiative to project India's steadfast position against terrorism on the global stage and to garner international support against Pakistan-sponsored terror activities. UNI BDN GNK 1441
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Shashi Tharoor in Guyana: Strengthening ties, fostering trade & unity against terror - The Economic Times Video
Shashi Tharoor's visit to Guyana strengthens India-Guyana relations, fostering cooperation and trade between the two nations. The visit also saw discussions on condemning terrorism and promoting peaceful coexistence.
Economic Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Shashi Tharoor in Guyana: Strengthening ties, fostering trade & unity against terror
Shashi Tharoor's visit to Guyana strengthens India-Guyana relations, fostering cooperation and trade between the two nations. The visit also saw discussions on condemning terrorism and promoting peaceful coexistence. Show more 08:28 06:25 04:50 03:10 03:49 03:00 20:56 03:08 03:03 04:50 06:06 12:22 06:55 01:49 03:26 01:13 00:59 05:06 04:05 01:35 03:34 03:39 02:09 04:43 06:37 02:31 11:13 02:39
