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News18
06-06-2025
- Business
- News18
‘PM Wants Me To...': Jaishankar Meets 3 All-Party Delegations Back From Op Sindoor Foreign Visit
Last Updated: Each delegation shared insights from their trips, including progress on discussions regarding India's fight against terrorism, and feedback on trade, commerce and tourism Members of three delegations sent to various parts of the world to discuss Operation Sindoor met Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar upon their return. Each delegation shared insights gleaned from their trips with the Indian government, including progress on discussions regarding India's fight against terrorism. Beyond this primary focus, the envoys also provided valuable feedback on trade, commerce and tourism. Glad to interact with the All Party Delegation led by @KanimozhiDMK that visited Russia, Latvia, Slovenia, Greece and Spain. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 5, 2025 According to sources, South Korea inquired about its investments in India and the status of the more than 600 South Korean companies operating within the country. Concerns were raised about the potential negative impact of the India-Pakistan conflict on the investment environment and the safety of South Korean companies. Meanwhile, Japan, Malaysia, and Indonesia raised questions about the current state of tourism in India. Sources say the Indian delegation assured South Korea about the stability of India's economy and the safety of its investments. Indian MPs stated that India is poised to surpass Japan as the world's fourth-largest economy. They added that India does not give significant weight to Pakistan, and the limited conflict was a countermeasure to Pakistan's policy of promoting terrorism. It was clarified that ASEAN countries do not support terrorism in each other's territories, unlike Pakistan's actions towards India. QUESTIONS ON UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR AND ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR AND INDIA'S STAND Similar questions were raised about India's stance on the Ukraine-Russia war and the Israel-Hamas war. The delegation reportedly informed the visiting nations that India's stance has consistently favoured peace, and its response to Pakistan should not be misconstrued as offensive. They explicitly clarified that India's stance was not neutral but one taken in favour of peace. Several delegation members who travelled to Muslim-majority countries requested that the government consider establishing a stronger voice on platforms like the OIC, where India lacks membership and hearings are perceived as one-sided due to Pakistan's membership. The delegations explicitly pointed out to all visited nations the need to present India's perspective in meetings like those of the OIC and FATF. Delegation members also suggested improved engagement with foreign journalists, many of whom have published articles critical of India despite the narrative being against Pakistan. These delegation members reportedly informed the EAM that Western media has been unfavourable during their visits. Regular engagement with Western media by the Indian government could improve this situation. WHAT EAM SAID The External Affairs Minister thanked each delegation member for representing India, acknowledging their efforts despite domestic political differences. He also conveyed that feedback from ambassadors and consulates in these countries has been very positive. 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants me to take down the feedback that you have brought back home, and we are doing it in all seriousness," Jaishankar is reported to have said to the delegation, according to sources who spoke to Network 18. 'Your interactions over there must have been a lot more engaging and open because, normally, during government-to-government interactions, things are generally formal," the EAM reportedly conveyed. He also indicated the possibility of more such interactions in the future. On Friday, two other delegations will meet with the External Affairs Minister, including one led by Supriya Sule and Dr Shrikant Shinde. On Wednesday, two delegations met with Jaishankar. One team was led by DMK MP Kanimozhi and the other by Sanjay Jha of JDU. On Tuesday, upon their return, Jay Panda led the delegation to meet with the External Affairs Minister after their trip to Middle Eastern countries. Of the seven delegations dispatched globally, five have returned. Ravi Shankar Prasad and Shashi Tharoor's delegations are expected back within the next few days. 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! First Published: June 06, 2025, 13:43 IST
India Today
04-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
MK Stalin hails sister Kanimozhi for calling ‘unity in diversity' India's language
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin praised his sister and Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi for declaring 'unity in diversity' as India's national language. The comment was made during her official visit to Spain as part of India's international outreach delegation following Operation Sindoor military strikes against Pakistan. Kanimozhi's statement drew widespread attention, amid ongoing debates on language and national the land of Spain, she boldly declared 'India's national language is #UnityInDiversity', turning people's emotions into applause — and her words into a widely shared video.' Stalin wrote on social media platform X on June 4. 'I congratulated my sister, MP @KanimozhiDMK! I feel proud to see (my) sister Kanimozhi, who spoke as the voice of India, presenting Tamil Nadu's language of love — the language of unity — to the world!' Kanimozhi made the comment on June 2 in response to a question from a member of the Indian diaspora in Madrid. When asked about India's national language, she responded, 'The national language of India is unity and diversity. That is the message this delegation brings to the world, and that is the most important thing today.'The remark comes amid ongoing friction between the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government and the central government over language policies, particularly in the context of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and its three-language IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
All-party delegation led by MP Kanimozhi arrives in Greece
An all-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi arrived in Greece as part of India's diplomatic outreach to underscore its commitment to counter-terrorism. The delegation reached Athens from Slovenia, where it called on senior officials and emphasised India's "new normal" of zero tolerance against cross-border terrorism. "An all-party delegation led by Member of Parliament @KanimozhiDMK arrives in Athens, Greece, underscoring the nation's commitment to counter-terrorism," the Indian embassy in Athens said in a post on X. Pictures uploaded by the embassy showed the delegation being received by India's Ambassador to Greece Rudrendra Tandon. 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. This delegation arrived here after concluding its visit to Slovenia and Russia, where it held wide-ranging discussions to brief the stakeholders 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 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.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"We are with India...": Nepal's Consul General Aswin Kumar Shrestha
Ljubljana [Slovenia], May 27 (ANI): Consul General of Nepal in Slovenia, Aswin Kumar Shrestha, said that people of Slovenia love Kashmir, Ladakh and the whole country, and they would like to travel to India. Shrestha made these remarks after meeting an all-party delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi, in Slovenia. He said he asked Kanimozhi whether it was safe to travel to India. On meeting all-party delegation, he said, 'Our already told and supported that we are with you, India, and I think we are all stands for that and here I have this also many general Slovenes that are in ..., they love Kashmir very much, of course India is superpower, not because of superpower but beautiful country with rich culture, and so they would like to go and I had also put questions to Madam, if it is safe to travel to Kashmir because they would like to travel very much, and Slovene people are very much in love with Kashmir, Ladakh, India, the whole country and so our president has clearly given support to India and we are all for that.' 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, also met Slovenian Association for International Relations (SDMO) President Marjan Setinc. During the meeting, the MPs explained India's actions following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Operation Sindoor and India's new approach of zero tolerance against terrorism and rejection of nuclear blackmail by Pakistan. In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Slovenia stated, ''Sharing Bharat's stand with the world' The all-Party delegation led by Hon'ble MP Smt. @KanimozhiDMK held an engaging and productive interaction with President Mr. Marjan Setinc and senior members of the Slovenian Association for International Relations (SDMO).' 'The delegation explained India's actions after the dastardly terror attack at Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor and India's new approach of zero tolerance against terrorism and rejection of nuclear blackmail by Pakistan. The 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,' it added. All-party delegation held a meeting with National Council of Slovenia President Marko Lotric on Tuesday and conveyed India's resolute stance of zero-tolerance towards terrorism and the new normal after Operation Sindoor. Indian Embassy in Slovenia said that the MPs, during the meeting, appreciated Slovenia's role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in promoting global peace and its unequivocal condemnation of terrorism that needs to be eradicated. 'Continuing their engagements during their second day in Slovenia, the all-party delegation led by Hon'ble MP Smt. @KanimozhiDMK called on H.E. Marko Lotric, President of the National Council 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 global peace and its unequivocal condemnation of terrorism that needs to be eradicated,' the Indian Embassy in Slovenia posted on X. 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. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, including one Nepali national and injured several others. India 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. The Indian Armed Forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. India and Pakistan agreed for a cessation of hostilities on May 10. (ANI)
The Print
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
All-party delegation arrives in Greece to underscore India's resolve against terrorism
'An all-party delegation led by Member of Parliament @KanimozhiDMK arrives in Athens, Greece, underscoring the nation's commitment to counter-terrorism,' the Indian embassy here said in a post on X. The delegation reached here from Slovenia, where it called on senior officials and emphasised India's 'new normal' of zero tolerance against cross-border terrorism. Athens, May 27 (PTI) An all-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi arrived in Greece as part of India's diplomatic outreach to underscore its commitment to counter-terrorism. Pictures uploaded by the embassy showed the delegation being received by India's Ambassador to Greece Rudrendra Tandon. 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. This delegation arrived here after concluding its visit to Slovenia and Russia, where it held wide-ranging discussions to brief the stakeholders 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 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.
