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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
AIMIM MP Owaisi back in Hyderabad after concluding 4-nation anti-terror tour
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 3 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi, part of an all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, arrived at Hyderabad airport on Tuesday after concluding a diplomatic tour of Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. The all-party delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, visited key partner countries to showcase India's continued fight against terrorism, wrapped up its four-country visit on Monday. They departed for India from Algeria. The delegation, led by Panda, included BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Phangnon Konyak and Rekha Sharma; AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi; Satnam Singh Sandhu and Ghulam Nabi Azad; and former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla. During their visit, the delegation briefed international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, highlighting the broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria. 'Group-1 of the All-Party Parliamentary delegation concluded its four-nation (Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Algeria) visit today having successfully conveyed India's message of 'zero tolerance' for terrorism and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'New Normal'. A politically, linguistically and spiritually diverse group that spoke in one voice in the best spirit of 'India First'!' Shringla, a former Foreign Secretary, posted on X. Prior to their departure for India, India's Ambassador to Algeria, Swati Vijay Kulkarni, highlighted the strong support extended by Algeria in combating terrorism, noting that the North African nation unequivocally condemned terrorism and affirmed its solidarity with India during the delegation's visit. 'As India's global diplomatic outreach, India launched 7 groups of all-party delegations to foster cooperation in combating terrorism. The outreach was taking place in the immediate aftermath of the deadly terror attack that happened in Pahalgam on 22nd April, Operation Sindoor and subsequent developments. One such delegation, led by MP Baijayant Panda and comprising very senior MPs and former Foreign Secretary, visited Algeria from 30th May to 2nd June. During their visit to Algeria, they had very successful and productive engagements. They had two important meetings... During all these engagements, Algeria strongly condemned terrorism. They said that Algeria stands with India on the issue of terrorism. They also said that Algeria will take only the side of justice. So, we are very happy that they have given a very clear and strong message for India to remain united on terrorism,' Ambassador Kulkarni said. Earlier, Panda said that India's appeal to place Pakistan back on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list is gaining significant resonance globally, emphasising the role of illicit financing in fuelling terrorism. Panda highlighted Pakistan's misuse of funds for terrorism and its military, noting that the other Islamic countries had taken a strong stand against any kind of fundamentalism in their country. 'Pakistan is not interested in improving itself or helping its people... They have diverted the money for terrorism and its army and looted it... Terrorism is fuelled by two things. One is ideology and the other is illicit finance... Ideology-wise, these Islamic countries have taken a strong stand... They do not permit any kind of fundamentalism from their soil... Financing part is the other aspect,' Panda stated. 'Pakistan for many years was under FATF, which monitored the legitimate use of funding, and thus there was a period of lull in terrorism... Now, for the last couple of years, they were released from the grey list, and now they are operating freely... Our appeal to them that Pakistan should be kept on the FATF grey list is getting a lot of resonance. The world is committed to not tolerating terrorism anymore,' he added. Greylisting Pakistan by the FATF will limit its access to international loans. Pakistan was included in the grey list in 2018 and removed from it in 2022. India has stated that it will leave no stone unturned to bring Pakistan onto the grey list again. Meanwhile, delegation members Satnam Singh Sandhu and Rekha Sharma hailed the delegation's diplomatic outreach as a resounding success, stating that it has successfully exposed terrorist activities of Pakistan, while noting that all four countries, especially Algeria, endorsed India's zero-tolerance stance against terrorism and recognised the nation's challenges with cross-border terror. (ANI)
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
All-party Indian delegations say terrorism must be eradicated in the interests of all humanity
Group-1 of the All-Party Parliamentary delegation concluded its 4-nation (Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Algeria) visit today having successfully conveyed India's message of 'zero tolerance' for terrorism and Prime Minister @narendramodi 's 'New Normal'. A politically,… — Harsh V Shringla (@harshvshringla) June 2, 2025 La Delegación Parlamentaria de Todos los Partidos visitó al Ministro de Asuntos Exteriores S.E. Sr. @jmalbares para informarle de la posición de India y discutir los esfuerzos de India en la lucha contra el terrorismo. El Excmo. Sr. @jmalbares transmitió su comprensión y el… — India in Spain (@IndiainSpain) June 2, 2025
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Indian all-party delegation wraps up Saudi visit, calls it 'productive'
An all-party delegation from India, led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Jay Panda, wrapped up its visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday, calling it a 'productive' one and firmly reiterating India's clear stance of zero-tolerance against terrorism. The delegation also underscored India's 'new normal' approach to terrorism during its visit to Saudi Arabia. 'Concluded a highly productive visit in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming the deep India-Saudi Arabia strategic partnership from defence and security to trade and counter-terrorism,' Panda posted on X. Concluded a highly productive visit in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming the deep ???????????????? strategic partnership — from defense and security to trade and counter-terrorism. Our all-party delegation conveyed India's firm zero-tolerance and New Normal approach against terrorism, and we… — Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) May 30, 2025 Panda also said, 'We have had very fruitful discussions in Saudi Arabia and other countries we have visited. Here in Riyadh, we have met senior officials, leaders, media, and of course, the Indian diaspora.' The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia also shared a post on X, saying the visit had strengthened the shared resolve between India and Saudi Arabia to combat terrorism. The All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay concluded a productive visit to ????????, reaffirming ????????'s zero tolerance & 'New Normal' approach to terrorism. The visit re-affirmed shared commitment of ????????-???????? in fight against terrorism. — India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) May 30, 2025 Speaking to PTI, Panda said, 'We have very clearly conveyed India's position and the threat that we have faced from cross-border terrorism. India has a deep relationship with Saudi Arabia... Stands taken on terrorism are the same.' The delegation met with members of the Indian community during this visit, acknowledging their role in India's growth. Saudi Arabia's consistent support in standing against acts of terrorism was equally appreciated, the Indian Embassy said in a statement on Thursday. 'Our Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia continues to make India proud through its success, contributions & standing in local society. Today, our all-party delegation engaged with them, sharing India's united national stance, the success of Operation Sindoor, and our unwavering commitment to combat cross-border terrorism with a zero-tolerance approach,' Panda said in another post. The delegation also included All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader and MP Asaduddin Owaisi, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, Rajya Sabha MP and former National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma, BJP MP Phangnon Konyak, and Satnam Singh Sandhu. Ghulam Nabi Azad, ex-J&K CM, was also part of this delegation but had to be hospitalised following the Bahrain visit of the multi-country trip. Nishikant Dubey, while interacting with the media, said, 'Saudi Arabia acknowledged cross-border terrorism. We met a lot of people here, and everyone stands with India in our fight against terrorism. I can guarantee that Pakistan will not be spared anymore if it tries to attack us again.' Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla, also part of the delegation, said on X that he felt honoured to address representatives of the 2.7 million-strong Indian diaspora in Riyadh on the calculated nature of the recent cross-border terror attack in Pahalgam, and how India's 'New Normal' deals with such threats. Before arriving in Riyadh on Tuesday, the group had visited Bahrain and Kuwait. This team is one of seven multi-party delegations that India has deployed to 33 global capitals to highlight Pakistan's involvement in terrorism to the world. (With PTI inputs)
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
All-party delegation meets top Kuwaiti leaders, highlights India's anti-terror stance
The Indian all-party delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, engaged with a cross-section of Kuwaiti civil society, highlighting India-Kuwait's shared resolve to combat terrorism in a traditional Diwaniya-style interaction. The event, co-hosted by the Embassy of India with think-tank Reconnaissance Research of Kuwait, brought together leading voices from Kuwaiti civil society, including members of the royal family, former Ministers, senior editors, think-tank experts, opinion leaders and influencers. 'While touching upon the strong India-Kuwait strategic partnership, the discussions focussed on the recent situation in the Indian sub-continent and India's 'New Normal' approach to dealing with such incidents of cross-border terrorism. The participants were unanimous in their view that terrorism is against humanity and needs to be countered in all possible ways', said the Indian Embassy in Kuwait. 'India's stand against terrorism is clear and uncompromising, we will confront it wherever it arises. Joined our all-party delegation at a vibrant Diwaniya-style discussion with Kuwaiti civil society, co-hosted by Embassy of India, Kuwait and Reconnaissance Research, exchanging views on India- Kuwait shared commitment to fight terrorism,' Panda posted on X on Tuesday. Earlier on Monday, the delegation interacted with the Indian community in Kuwait. They emphasised India's 'New Normal' against cross-border terrorism, success of 'Operation Sindoor', national consensus against terrorism, and support of Indian diaspora in matters of national interest. "The delegates also visited the Grand Mosque of Kuwait, the largest mosque in Kuwait, built over 4 decades ago. The teakwood doors of the Grand Mosque speak of its Indian connection," Indian Embassy posted on X. Later, they paid floral tributes at the Shilaphalakam at the Embassy honouring the brave souls who laid down their lives in service of the nation. 'The delegation on Monday held a productive meeting with Sheikh Abdullah Saad Al-Maousherji, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs of Kuwait. The delegation highlighted the continued perpetration of cross-border terrorism by Pakistan, including the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, with the intention to disturb peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir, an integral part of India,' Embassy of India in Kuwait said in a statement. 'They underscored the precise, targeted, proportionate, and non-escalatory nature of India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The delegation emphasised India's policy of 'Zero Tolerance' and the 'New Normal' approach against terrorism that does not differentiate between terrorists and those supporting them in any manner. The Deputy Prime Minister thanked the Indian delegation for sharing their perspective on the recent events and underscored that terrorism has no justification,' the statement added. The delegation, led by Panda, includes BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP Phangnon Konyak, BJP MP Rekha Sharma, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi, BJP MP Satnam Singh Sandhu, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, and former Indian diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla. They are a part of the Operation Sindoor outreach campaign to highlight India's continued fight against Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism. The delegation is scheduled to meet other key interlocutors in Kuwait. They will also visit the ongoing India-Kuwait exhibition chronicling 250 years of deep historical connections.
Malaysia Sun
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysia Sun
All-party delegation meets Kuwaiti leadership, Indian community to convey India's stance on fight against terrorism
Kuwait City [Kuwait], May 27 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda met with people from several quarters of the Kuwaiti society to convey India's stance against terrorism, the Embassy of India in Kuwait shared the details in a statement on Monday. As per the statement, the all-party delegation arrived in Kuwait on Monday. Kuwait is the second stop of a four-nation diplomatic outreach after Bahrain as part of India's broader engagement with key international partners, including Kuwait, to foster greater global cooperation in combating terrorism. The statement underscored that Kuwait was one of the first countries in the region to issue a statement condemning the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Condemnation of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack and messages of condolences were sent by the leadership of Kuwait -Meshal Al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al-Sabah, Crown Prince Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to the President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and conveyed Kuwait's solidarity with India. On Monday, the delegation held a productive meeting with Sherida Abdullah Saad Al-Maousherji, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs of Kuwait. The statement observed that the delegation highlighted the continued perpetration of cross-border terrorism against India, including the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, with the intention to disturb peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir, which is an integral part of India. They underscored the precise, targeted, proportionate and non-escalatory nature of India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Notably, the delegation emphasised India's policy of 'Zero Tolerance' and the 'New Normal' approach against terrorism that does not differentiate between terrorists and those supporting them in any manner. The Deputy Prime Minister thanked the Indian delegation for sharing their perspective on the recent events and underscored that terrorism has no justification whatsoever. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. As per the statement, the all-party delegation interacted with a cross-section of Kuwait's large Indian community and conveyed India's national consensus to fight terrorism. India's affirmative action against terrorism, especially Operation Sindoor, found strong support among the Indian community. In the evening, a special Diwaniya-style interaction, co-hosted with the Kuwait-based think tank Reconnaissance Research, was also held. The event brought together leading voices from Kuwaiti civil society, including members of the royal family, former Ministers, senior editors, think tank experts, opinion leaders, and influencers. 'While touching upon the strong India-Kuwait strategic partnership, the discussions focused on the recent situation in the Indian sub-continent and India's 'New Normal' approach to dealing with such incidents of cross-border terrorism. The participants were unanimous in their view that terrorism is against humanity and needs to be countered in all possible ways.', the statement stated. As per the statement by the Embassy of India in Kuwait, on Tuesday, the all-party delegation will meet other key interlocutors in Kuwait. Significantly, they will also visit the ongoing India-Kuwait exhibition chronicling 250 years of deep historical connections. (ANI)
