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India Gazette
28-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
All-party delegation meets Saudi Arabia's Minister of State, underscores India's stance against terrorism
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], May 28 (ANI): The all-party delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, met Saudi Arabia's Minister of State Adel Al-Jubeir on Wednesday and underscored India's strong stance against terrorism. During the meeting, the Indian delegation appreciated Saudi Arabia's stance against terrorism. 'The All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay met H.E. Adel Al-Jubeir, Minister of State @KSAmofaEN. The delegation appreciated Saudi stand against terrorism & underscored India's strong position against terrorism, including zero tolerance & new normal approach against terrorism,' Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia posted on X. The all-party delegation includes BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Phangnon Konyak, Rekha Sharma, Satnam Singh Sandhu, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi and former diplomat Harsh Shringla. The Members of Parliament visited the Shura Council in Saudi Arabia and met Deputy Speaker Mishaal Al-Sulami and Iran India Friendship Committee Chair Major General Abdulrahman Alharbi on Wednesday and conveyed India's strong position against terrorism. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia stated, 'The All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay visited @ShuraCouncil_SA & met Dy. Speaker H.E. Dr. Mishaal Al-Sulami & Maj. Gen. Abdulrahman Alharbi, Chair of the India - Iran Friendship Committee. The delegation conveyed India's strong position against terrorism & discussed b/l cooperation.' Baijayant Jay Panda emphasised that India and Saudi Arabia share a 'dynamic partnership' rooted in trust, shared interests and a growing strategic bond. 'India & Saudi Arabia share a dynamic partnership rooted in trust, shared interests & a growing strategic bond. Along with our all-party delegation colleagues, had a meaningful exchange at @ShuraCouncil_SA with Deputy Speaker H.E. Dr. Mishaal Al-Sulami & Maj. Gen. Abdulrahman Alharbi, Chair of the Saudi-India Friendship Committee -- conveying India's unwavering stand against terrorism & exploring avenues for deeper bilateral cooperation,' Panda posted on X. On Tuesday, the all-party delegation arrived in Riyadh. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Maj Gen Abdulrahman Alharbi, Chair of the India-Saudi Arabia Council Friendship Committee of the Shura Council. 'India's stand on terrorism is resolute & uncompromising -- a message we bring to Saudi Arabia with our all-party delegation. Appreciate the warm welcome by H.E. Maj. Gen. Abdulrahman Alharbi, Chair of the Friendship Committee Shura Council, as we begin key engagements to strengthen our growing partnership,' Panda wrote on X. This all-party delegation, consisting of seven groups led by one MP each, has been initiated to counter global misinformation and highlight India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism. The delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia after concluding their visit to Kuwait. Jammu and Kashmir former CM Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is part of the BJP MP Baijayant Panda led-delegation was hospitalised in Kuwait due to extreme heat. In a social media post on X on Tuesday, Azad confirmed the same, further informing that he is recovering well. 'Blessed to share that despite the extreme heat in Kuwait affecting my health, by God's grace I'm doing fine and recovering well. All test results are normal. Thank you all for your concern and prayers -- it truly means a lot,' he stated on X. Baijayant Panda, who is leading the delegation, said his presence will be missed in the next course of the delegation. This diplomatic outreach is part of a wider campaign following Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. In its military response, Indian forces struck terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, eliminating over 100 terrorists linked to groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. (ANI)
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
India's all-party delegation, Kuwait's Deputy PM reaffirm zero tolerance approach to terrorism
Kuwait City [Kuwait], May 26 (ANI): The all-party delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, on Monday called on Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Sherida Abdullah Saad Al-Maousharji on Monday. The two sides reaffirmed their zero-tolerance to terrorism. During the meeting, the Members of Parliament apprised Kuwait's Deputy PM about India's recent actions to combat terrorism. In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Kuwait stated, 'United against terrorism! All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay called on HE Sherida A S Al-Maousharji, Dy PM & MoS for Cabinet Affairs,Kuwait & apprised him of recent actions to combat cross-border sides reaffirmed their #ZeroTolerance approach to terrorism.' The all-party delegation, led by Baijayant Jay Panda, includes BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Phangnon Konyak, Rekha Sharma, Satnam Singh Sandhu, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and former Indian diplomat Harsh Shringla. The all-party delegation also visited the Grand Mosque of Kuwait. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait highlighted the Indian connection with the mosque. 'The All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay visited the #GrandMosque of Kuwait, the largest mosque in Kuwait built over 4 decades ago. The teakwood doors of Grand Mosque speak of its Indian connection,' the Indian Embassy in Kuwait posted on X. The delegation paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Indian Embassy in Kuwait. In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Kuwait stated, 'The All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay offered floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Embassy.' In another post on X, Indian Embassy in Kuwait stated, 'Saluting India's spirit of bravery and sacrifice! The All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay paid floral tributes at the Shilaphalakam at the Embassy honouring the brave souls who laid down their lives in service of the nation.' The all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda landed in Kuwait on Monday after concluding its Bahrain leg of the visit. The multi-party delegation, consisting of seven groups led by one MP each, has been initiated to counter Pakistan's global misinformation and highlight India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism. After the Pahalgam terror attack in which Pak-sponsored terrorists brutally killed 26 tourists, India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 and targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) The Indian armed forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. The two countries have reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart. (ANI)
The Print
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
All-party delegation meets Kuwait's Deputy PM, highlights India's firm resolve against terrorism
'India & Kuwait stand united in our shared commitment against terrorism. Along with our all-party delegation colleagues, called on His Excellency Sherida Abdullah Saad Al Maousherji, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, to brief him on India's recent actions to combat cross-border terrorism & reaffirm our joint zero-tolerance approach,' Panda said in a post on X. 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. Kuwait City, May 26 (PTI) An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda on Monday called on Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sherida A S Al-Maousharji and apprised him of India's recent actions to combat cross-border terrorism. The all-party delegation arrived here from Bahrain on Monday to highlight India's zero-tolerance stance against terrorism. 'United against terrorism! All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay called on HE Sherida A S Al-Maousharji, Dy PM & MoS for Cabinet Affairs,Kuwait & apprised him of India's recent actions to combat cross-border terrorism. Both sides reaffirmed their #ZeroTolerance approach to terrorism,' the Embassy of India here said in a post on X. The delegation members also offered floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Embassy. 'Paying tribute to Gandhiji's enduring message of peace, non-violence and tolerance! The All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay offered floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Embassy,' the mission said in another post. The delegation members also visited the Grand Mosque of Kuwait, the largest mosque in the Gulf country built over four decades ago. 'Visited Kuwait's iconic Grand Mosque, a symbol of the country's rich cultural and spiritual heritage,' Panda said in another post on X. 'Along with our all-party delegation colleagues, appreciated learning about the mosque's history, including its beautiful Indian teakwood doors that reflect centuries of cross-cultural ties,' he added. 'Saluting Indian spirit of bravery and sacrifice! The All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay paid floral tributes at the Shilaphalakam at the Embassy honouring the brave souls who laid down their lives in service of the nation,' the embassy said in another post on X. The delegation arrived in Kuwait carrying India's resolute message of zero tolerance. Indian Ambassador Adarsh Swaika received the delegation at the airport. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Asaduddin Owaisi, former minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, ex-National chairperson of the National Commission for Women and Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma, and former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla are some other members of the delegation. During their stay in Kuwait, the delegation will interact with senior dignitaries from the Kuwaiti government, prominent members of civil society, influencers, think tanks, media and a cross-section of the Indian diaspora. The delegation earlier visited Bahrain and briefed Bahrain's Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa about the challenge of cross-border terrorism facing India and New Delhi's firm resolve to combat it. It also met Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, the chairman of Shura Bahrain, the upper house of the legislative body of Bahrain and underscored India's resolve to fight against terrorism and strengthen bilateral ties. As part of India's diplomatic outreach, seven multi-party delegations are travelling to global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror, especially in view of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam attack. 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 NSA ZH ZH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
All-party delegation in Kuwait to show India's stance against terrorism
During their stay in Kuwait, the delegation will interact with senior dignitaries from the Kuwaiti government, prominent members of civil society, influencers, think tanks, media, etc Press Trust of India Kuwait City An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda arrived in Kuwait on Monday to highlight India's zero-tolerance stance against terrorism. The delegation arrived here from Bahrain. "The All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay arrived in Kuwait carrying India's resolute message of #ZeroTolerance and #NewNormal against terrorism to be highlighted in its engagements in Kuwait," Embassy of India, Kuwait posted on X. Indian Ambassador Adarsh Swaika received the delegation at the airport. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Asaduddin Owaisi, former Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, ex-National chairperson of the National Commission for Women and Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma, and Harsh Vardhan Shringla, former foreign secretary, former Ambassador to the United States, Bangladesh & Thailand, are some other members of the delegation. During their stay in Kuwait, the delegation will interact with senior dignitaries from the Kuwaiti government, prominent members of civil society, influencers, think tanks, media and a cross-section of the Indian diaspora. The delegation earlier visited Bahrain and briefed Bahrain's Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa about the challenge of cross-border terrorism facing India and New Delhi's firm resolve to combat it. It also met Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, the chairman of Shura Bahrain, the upper house of the legislative body of Bahrain and underscored India's resolve to fight against terrorism and strengthen bilateral ties. As part of India's diplomatic outreach, seven multi-party delegations are travelling to 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror, especially in view of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam attack. 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. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Arab Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Indian multi-party delegation in Kuwait highlights zero tolerance for terrorism
KUWAIT CITY, May 26: An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda arrived in Kuwait on Monday, continuing its diplomatic outreach to emphasize India's unwavering stance against terrorism. The delegation arrived from Bahrain, where it had concluded the previous leg of its visit. "The All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay arrived in Kuwait carrying India's resolute message of #ZeroTolerance and #NewNormal against terrorism to be highlighted in its engagements in Kuwait," the Embassy of India in Kuwait stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The delegation was received at the airport by the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika. Among the notable members of the delegation are All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi; former Union Minister and senior political leader Ghulam Nabi Azad; Rajya Sabha MP and former National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma; and Harsh Vardhan Shringla, former Foreign Secretary and Ambassador to the United States, Bangladesh, and Thailand. During its stay in Kuwait, the delegation is scheduled to meet with senior officials of the Kuwaiti government, members of civil society, opinion leaders, think tanks, media representatives, and members of the Indian diaspora. Earlier in Bahrain, the delegation met Bahrain's Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa and discussed the issue of cross-border terrorism, underlining India's determination to confront the threat. The delegation also met with Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of Bahrain's Shura Council (the upper house of the legislative body), where it reaffirmed India's commitment to countering terrorism and strengthening bilateral relations. This visit is part of a broader diplomatic initiative involving seven multi-party delegations traveling to 33 global capitals. The goal is to engage the international community on Pakistan's actions and India's firm response to terrorism—particularly following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam attack. In response, India launched precision airstrikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan retaliated with attempted attacks on Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10, which were met with a strong and effective response from Indian forces.
