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India Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Latvia: Kanimozhi-led all-party delegation pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi bust at National Library in Riga
Riga [Latvia], May 30 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi paid tribute to the Mahatma Gandhi bust installed in the National Library in Riga on Friday. DMK MP Kanimozhi garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. The other members of the delegation also paid their respects. Earlier in the day, the Kanimozhi-led delegation met with Andzejs Vilumsons, the State Secretary of Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Andrejs Pildegovics, the Ambassador of Special Tasks of the Secretariat of the Candidate of Latvia to the UN Security Council and Permanent Representative of Latvia to the UN on Friday. The delegation led by Kanimozhi also held a joint meeting in Latvia's Riga with the chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Friendship group of Parliamentarians for India. The meeting was held at the Latvian Saeima, which is a unicameral parliament of delegation members also interacted with think tank members and senior officers from the foreign and other ministries. The Kanimozhi-led delegation arrived in Latvia's capital, Riga, on Friday. India's ambassador to Latvia, Namrata Kumar, welcomed them. Following the arrival of the all-party delegation in Latvia, the Indian Ambassador to Latvia, Namrata Kumar, stressed the importance of the Indian delegation's visit to Latvia. She said that the delegation will stress India's position on terrorism and its zero tolerance for the issue and mentioned that during the first high-level visit following the opening of the resident mission in Latvia, the delegation will also speak about mobilising a global alliance for the fight against terrorism. 'The delegation is here especially for a very specific objective to stress our position on terrorism, zero tolerance for terrorism and our continuous fight against terrorism. India and Latvia share very strong and friendly relations. This is also testified by the fact that last year we opened our resident Mission here, which shows that the bilateral relations between the two countries are growing. This is the first high-level visit after the opening of the resident mission in Latvia... Our delegation will speak about mobilising the global alliance for the fight against terrorism,' she told ANI. Namrata Kumar further informed that the all-party delegation will meet the Latvian parliamentarians. The delegation is also scheduled to meet with the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Latvian Parliament, which is called 'Saeima.' 'They are going to be meeting the parliamentarians - amongst the parliamentarians, they are specifically going to carry out meetings with the chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Committee of their Parliament, which is called Saeima... When it comes to the Baltic Assembly, where the parliamentarians of the three Baltic countries - Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia are represented. It means when our delegation, coming from India, is going to speak to the members of the Latvian parliamentarians, they are also going to promote the idea and the whole objective that they are coming with to the other two countries,' Kumar further said. On Thursday, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, leading an all-party delegation to Greece, said India has made it clear that it will no longer distinguish between individual acts of terror and state-sponsored terrorism. The delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, includes Rajeev Rai (Samajwadi Party), Mian Altaf Ahmad (Jammu and Kashmir National Conference), Brijesh Chowta (BJP), Prem Chand Gupta (Rashtriya Janata Dal), Ashok Kumar Mittal (Aam Aadmi Party), and Former envoys Manjeev S Puri and Jawed Ashraf. (ANI)
News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Greece Fully Backs India's Fight Against Terror In Talks With Kanimozhi-Led Team: Sources To News18
Last Updated: Sources indicated that Greece welcomed New Delhi's boycott of countries aiding terrorism against India During their series of meetings in Athens, Greece, an all-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi secured strong support from the Greek government in India's fight against terrorism, said sources. Greece endorsed India's boycott of countries like Turkey, which had supplied arms and ammunition to Pakistan for its terror activities, they added. Greece and Turkey have a complex relationship due to historical and territorial conflicts. The Kanimozhi-led team also includes Rajeev Rai (Samajwadi Party), Mian Altaf Ahmad (Jammu and Kashmir National Conference), Brijesh Chowta (BJP), Prem Chand Gupta (Rashtriya Janata Dal), Ashok Kumar Mittal (Aam Aadmi Party), and former envoys Manjeev S Puri and Jawed Ashraf as part of a diplomatic outreach to highlight India's stance on terrorism. Sources indicated that Greece welcomed New Delhi's boycott of countries aiding terrorism against India. It also expressed condolences for the Indian lives lost in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and supported India's response. Greece assured India of its solidarity in exposing Pakistan's support for terrorism on global platforms, said sources. During its stay, the Indian delegation interacted with Greek authorities and think tanks, discussing the history of India and Pakistan, the Pahalgam terror attack, and Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror hubs in Pakistan. It explained why the operation is currently halted and incomplete. The delegation's trip began in Russia, followed by visits to Slovenia and Greece. Its next destination is Riga, Latvia, with the final stop in Madrid, Spain. The team is scheduled to return to India in the first week of June. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 30, 2025, 01:21 IST
India.com
7 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
India Concludes Slovenia Visit: All-Party Delegation Highlights Zero Tolerance On Terrorism, Operation Sindoor
The Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Tuesday explained India's new approach of zero tolerance against terrorism and rejection of nuclear blackmail by Pakistan during an engaging and productive interaction with the President of the Slovenian Association for International Relations (SDMO), Marjan Setinc, and other senior members. The delegation also highlighted India's actions following the dastardly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent launch of Operation Sindoor. "A successful Mission concludes. The all-Party delegation led by MP Kanimozhi concluded its useful and highly productive visit to Slovenia. Extensive engagements and effective public messaging garnered support & appreciation for India's new normal of zero tolerance against cross-border terrorism," the Embassy of India in Slovenia posted on X. Concluding their successful visit to Slovenia, the all-Party delegation led by Hon'ble MP Smt. @KanimozhiDMK departed Ljubljana. The visit highlighted India's new normal of zero tolerance against cross-border terrorism and strengthened the shared commitment of India and… — India in Slovenia (@IndiainSlovenia) May 27, 2025 It said that rich discussions with the senior foreign policy practitioners were helpful in building a better appreciation of India's principled stance and strengthening India-Slovenia cooperation in the fight against terror. The Kanimozhi-led delegation includes Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai, BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowta (Retd.); RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal; and former Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the UN, Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri. Continuing their engagements during their second day in Slovenia, the delegation also called on Marko Lotric, President of the National Council of Slovenia, conveying 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 global peace and its unequivocal condemnation of terrorism that needs to be eradicated. "During our second day in Slovenia, we had a meaningful interaction with Marko Lotric, President of the National Council of Slovenia. We reiterated India's firm stance of zero tolerance towards terrorism and discussed the evolving global security framework in the wake of Operation Sindoor. We also appreciated Slovenia's significant contribution as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), particularly its clear and consistent condemnation of terrorism and its commitment to global peace," Ashok Mittal posted on X. During our second day in Slovenia, we had a meaningful interaction with H.E. Marko Lotrič, President of the National Council of Slovenia. We reiterated India's firm stance of zero tolerance towards terrorism and discussed the evolving global security framework in the wake of… — Ashok Kumar Mittal (@DrAshokKMittal) May 27, 2025 Earlier on Monday, the delegation engaged with Predrag Bakovic, Chairperson of the Foreign Policy Committee of the National Assembly, and Miroslav Gregoric of the India-Slovenia Parliamentary Friendship Group, conveying India's strong commitment to zero tolerance against terrorism and national consensus on this issue. The Slovenian side reaffirmed its condemnation of terrorism as pure evil that cannot be justified in any form. The delegation also elaborated on 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 for India in its fight against terror during their meeting with Vojko Volk, State Secretary and National Coordinator for National and International Security in the Office of the Prime Minister of Slovenia. Later, the delegation held a comprehensive and engaging interaction with members of the Slovenian media, including prominent newspapers and television channels highlighting India's resolute action against cross-border terrorism as a new normal and the national political consensus in India on absolute zero tolerance on terrorism from Pakistan. They also interacted with a wide range of dignitaries from the government, academia, the business community, think tanks, as well as prominent members of the Indian diaspora at a reception hosted by the Indian Ambassador to Slovenia, Amit Narang. The delegation, 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, reached Slovenia following a successful visit to Russia, reaffirming India's firm stance on combating terrorism.
India Gazette
24-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
World knows the truth, we have to reiterate it: Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma on all-party delegation's visit to partner countries
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma termed Pakistan as a 'terrorist' nation and stated that the world knows the truth and we just have to 'reiterate' it. Rekha Sharma is part of an all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda. The delegation will visit Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria to showcase India's continued fight against terrorism. 'The world knows the truth, we just have to reiterate it; the lies that Pakistan is telling the world and the narrative it is setting, we have to prove them wrong and put the truth in front. Pakistan is a terrorist nation', Rekha Sharma told ANI. The Rajya Sabha MP said that terrorist attacks in the whole world are being carried out by Pakistan or the terrorist groups that it backs. She added that Pakistan has been attacking India since its formation, especially in Kashmir, through its 'terror' cells. 'Not only in India, but in many countries of the world, attacks have been carried out by Pakistan or their terrorist groups... Pakistan has been attacking India, especially in Kashmir, through its terror cells since its formation; these are terrorists sponsored by their government. We have to put all these truths in front of the world ', Rekha Sharma added. Earlier on Friday, multiple delegations were briefed by the Foreign Secretary before going to various countries. Certain delegations have already met with representatives of various countries. Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde, who is leading one of the delegations, held a press conference in the United Arab Emirates, calling for international solidarity in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. DMK MP Kanimozhi-led delegation met with former Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Fradkov and discussed current global issues, with a particular emphasis on the threats posed by terrorism. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, targeting terror bases in Pakistan in retaliation for the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which killed 26 people. The operation targeted terror infrastructure deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, eliminating over 100 terrorists linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. (ANI)
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ukraine drone attack: Scare for MPs' team over Russia airspace
An aircraft carrying the Kanimozhi-led delegation heading to Moscow to tell Russian govt authorities about Operation Sindoor faced difficulties in landing as flight operations were suspended at the airport due to a drone attack by Ukraine on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The flight landed at the Moscow airport safely after a long delay. Kanimozhi's office said during the period the aircraft kept circling in the air. Both domestic and international flights were suspended for several hours, and landing permission was denied to all aircraft at the Moscow airport.
