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India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
India most important partner for EU, Pahalgam terror attack
Ljubljana [Slovenia], May 27 (ANI): Stating India is not just the 'second largest partner' for Slovenia in Asia but also 'the most important partner' for European Union, National Council of Slovenia President Marko Lotric on Tuesday said the Pahalgam terror attack was 'totally not acceptable.' In an interview with ANI, he spoke spoke about the meeting with all-party delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozh, to inform nations about Pakistan's links to terrorism, he felt 'deeply sorry' for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in which 26 people were brutally killed by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists. 'First, I am deeply sorry for the whole life lost in this terrorism attack on 22nd of April. India is not just the second largest partner for Slovenia in Asia, but also India is also the most important partner for all European united, so European Union and such kind of meetings really lead to a better future. We exchange our position and our point of view is that we want really peace not just in our countries, but all around the world. Not just in this case where somebody attacked your people, which is totally not acceptable.' 'We have to look around and how to protect the civil population and also how to encourage the leaders... our future, not in nuclear weapons, not in, different kind of provocation, but our future, common future, should be how to establish democracy, rule of law and ...peace,' he added. Earlier in the day, all-party delegation led by Kanimozhi met Mark Lotric at the National Assembly in Slovenia and conveyed India's resolute stance of zero-tolerance towards terrorism. 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. When asked how Slovenia's National Council can support India's effort in combating terrorism, he said, 'Our National Council of Slovenia is the second home of Slovenian parliament and we call also the first home of civil society. Why for? because civil society give us daily questions and maybe also the answers what we have including in our, let's say, our laws and our respect for the daily life in the country. So, we know what happened all around the world. It's crucial that we support the right position, the right way, the right partner and such of meetings are this. So please go to the multilateral, also organizations like UN Security Council, and on this topic we exchange and the use and try to find the solution.' He termed the Pahalgam terror attack unacceptable and on Operation Sindoor, he said that Slovenia stands with India to protect the people. 'This attack is terrorism attack. Its not acceptable and this is what we stand together to protect the people in India and India itself. Of course, our voice will always go to the peace to protect the right way, doesn't matter who is bigger and who is smaller,' Lotric said. 'So, in this case, India is with 1.4 billion citizens, is incredible bigger and I know that your power is on the top in the world. So, thank you that you let's say take this problem with hand of peace. You stop this attack on the the way that not die people anymore. So, really thank you and your such approach to this problem. I wish you that the problem with India and Pakistan ...go away forever..,' he added. 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)
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
India-Slovenia engagement ends with call for joint fight against terrorism
Ljubljana [Slovenia], May 27 (ANI): After wrapping up a three-day official visit to Slovenia, the all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi departed from Ljubljana, reaffirming India's strong anti-terrorism message and highlighting the convergence between India and Slovenia on the issue. 'After a successful visit to Slovenia, the all-party delegation led by MP Kanimozhi departed from Ljubljana. The visit highlighted India's new normal of zero tolerance towards cross-border terrorism and highlighted the shared commitment of India and Slovenia to join forces in eliminating the scourge of terrorism worldwide,' the Indian Embassy in Slovenia posted on X. Earlier today, the delegation met with the President of the National Council of Slovenia, Marko Lotric, and reiterated India's resolute stance of zero tolerance towards terrorism and the new normal after Operation Sindoor. The MPs also acknowledged Slovenia's role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and its clear condemnation of terrorism. '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 Embassy stated in a post. The delegation, which also 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 held discussions with President of the Slovenian Association for International Relations (SDMO), Marjan Setinc, and senior members of the association. In a separate post on X, the Embassy wrote, ''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,' the post added. The visit is part of India's wider diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were killed by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists. The Indian Armed Forces conducted precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, eliminating over 100 terrorists affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. The Modi government has deployed seven all-party delegations worldwide to amplify India's policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. (ANI)
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
India's all-party delegation meets National Council of Slovenia President, conveys India's stance of zero-tolerance towards terrorism
Ljubljana [Slovenia], May 27 (ANI): All-party delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi, 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,' Indian Embassy in Slovenia posted 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, 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. 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 is in Slovenia to brief Slovenian leaders on India's Operation Sindoor in response to the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, in which 26 civilians were killed, and 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. The Indian Armed Forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. The two countries agreed to a cessation of hostilities on May 10. (ANI)
India.com
27-05-2025
- 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.
