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The Print
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Tharoor says Colombia withdrew condolences to Pak after Indian delegation voiced deep disappointment
Tharoor said he held an excellent meeting with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, and her senior colleagues dealing with the Asia-Pacific. Bogota, May 31 (PTI) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is leading an all-party delegation, on Saturday said Colombia has withdrawn its statement conveying 'heartfelt condolences' to Pakistan for the loss of lives following Indian military strikes in response to the Pahalgam terror attack and assured support to India on the issue. 'I expressed India's view of recent events and voiced disappointment at Colombia's statement on 8 May conveying 'heartfelt condolences' to Pakistan. The Minister assured me that the statement had been withdrawn and that our position was now properly understood and strongly supported,' Tharoor posted on X. 'The all-party Parliamentary Delegation met Colombia's Vice Foreign Minister, Ms Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, conveying India's firm policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and its proactive approach to counter cross-border threats. The Colombian side responded positively,' the Embassy of India in Colombia posted on X. The delegation also engaged in a 'meaningful interaction' with Colombian MP Alejandro Toro, President of the Second Commission of the Chamber of Representatives, and MP Jaime Raul Salamanca, President of the Chamber of Representatives, conveying India's firm resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and its new approach to counter cross-border terrorism. The Colombian side reciprocated their resolve to strengthen bilateral cooperation in counter-terrorism, the mission said. 'Both dignitaries expressed full understanding of our position and voiced strong support for India's right to defend itself, its territory and its sovereignty,' Tharoor said. The delegation held an in-depth and wide-ranging interaction with members of the Colombian Council on International Relations. The discussions focused on various aspects of India–Colombia relations. 'Delightful lunch discussion with thought leaders at the Colombia Council for International Relations today. Engaging exchange of ideas on global geopolitics, India's role in Latin America, economic development opportunities for India and Colombia. Always enriching to connect with such influential minds,' Tharoor said on X. The delegation also visited Tadeo University in Bogota and paid floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. The delegation reflected on Gandhi's profound contributions to the global struggle against colonialism and oppression, and how his philosophy of non-violence and civil disobedience continues to inspire movements for justice, freedom, and human dignity across the world. 'Humbled to pay floral tribute at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at Tadeo University in Bogotá today. A poignant moment reflecting on his enduring legacy of peace & non-violence, so relevant in our world. Grateful to the university for preserving his memory and values,' Tharoor said. From Colombia, the delegation would travel to Brazil. It will be in the United States on the last leg of its five-nation trip. India carried out precision strikes on nine terror infrastructures early on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Pakistani attempts were strongly responded to by the Indian side by inflicting heavy damages to a number of key Pakistani military installations including air bases, air defence systems, command and control centres and radar sites. PTI NSA ZH NSA NSA This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Colombia withdraws statement offering condolences to Pakistan: Tharoor
BOGOTA: Colombia has withdrawn a statement offering condolences to Pakistan for the loss of lives following India's military strikes in response to the Pahalgam attack after an Indian parliamentary delegation explained Islamabad's relentless support to cross-border terrorism. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation to the South American country, confirmed Bogota's withdrawal of the controversial statement after meeting Vice Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio. In the last two days, the nine-member delegation held a series of meetings with Columbia's senior political brass, apprising India's policy of "zero tolerance for terrorism" and its retaliatory strikes against terror infrastructure on Pakistani soil following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. "Began today with an excellent meeting with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, and her senior colleagues dealing with the Asia-Pacific," Tharoor said in a social media post. "I expressed India's view of recent events and voiced disappointment at Colombia's statement on 8 May conveying 'heartfelt condolences' to Pakistan," he said. "The Minister assured me that the statement had been withdrawn and that our position was now properly understood and strongly supported," the Congress MP added. At a media briefing on Thursday, Tharoor voiced his deep disappointment over Colombia offering condolences for the loss of lives in Pakistan following India's military actions. However, there was no official word from New Delhi on Colombia's position following India's Operation Sindoor and its withdrawal of the statement.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Colombia Withdraws Statement Supporting Pakistan, Major Win for Shashi Tharoor-led Delegation
/ May 31, 2025, 11:02AM IST Colombia has officially withdrawn its earlier statement expressing condolences to Pakistan after Indian strikes in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Following a meeting with the Indian all-party delegation led by Shashi Tharoor, Colombia's Vice Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio acknowledged India's position and the facts surrounding the Kashmir conflict. The move marks a major success in India's global campaign to expose Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism, launched post-Operation Sindoor. Colombia now stands aligned with India's stance on zero tolerance for terrorism.#colombia #pakistan #india #colombiawithdraws #operationsindoor #shashitharoor #indiapakistan #pokstrikes #indiaspeaks #diplomaticwin #globaloutreach #pahalgamattack #terrorismexposed #toibharat
NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Colombia Withdraws Statement On Pak Casualties After India's Objections
Bogota: In a significant accomplishment for India in its global outreach effort to expose Pakistan and to convey its zero tolerance against Terrorism, Colombia, which earlier in its statement sympathised with Pakistan over the loss of lives, has now withdrawn its statement. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is leading the all-party delegation to the Americas during his Bogota visit, expressed dismay over the South American country's stance during a press conference on Thursday. He said that India was disappointed with the Colombian government for expressing condolences over the loss of lives in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, rather than sympathising with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. "We were a little disappointed in the reaction of the Colombian government, which apparently expressed heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives in Pakistan after the Indian strikes, rather than sympathising with the victims of terrorism," said Mr Tharoor. "We will say to our friends in Colombia, there can be no equivalence between those who dispatch terrorists and those who resist them. There can be no equivalence between those who attack and those who defend. We are only exercising our right of self-defence, and if there is any misunderstanding here, on this core, we are here to dispel any such misunderstanding", he added. While speaking with ANI on Friday, after the Indian delegation met with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio in Bogota, said that "we are very confident with the explanation that we received today and the detailed information that we now have regarding the real situation, the conflict, and what happened in Kashmir, we can also continue the dialogue...". Mr Tharoor appreciated Colombian position on the matter after explaining India's view and position. "The Vice Minister very graciously mentioned that they have withdrawn the statement that we had expressed concern about and that they fully understand our position on the matter, which is something we really value," Mr Tharoor said on Colombia withdrawing its earlier statement to ANI. "Began today with an excellent meeting with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, and her senior colleagues dealing with the Asia-Pacific. I expressed India's view of recent events and voiced disappointment at Colombia's statement on 8 May, conveying "heartfelt condolences" to Pakistan. The Minister assured me that the statement had been withdrawn and that our position was now properly understood and strongly supported", tweeted Mr Tharoor after meeting with the vice minister. Mr Tharoor is leading the multi-party delegation to the Americas. After visiting Panama and Guyana, Mr Tharoor and his delegation arrived in Colombia on Thursday in an effort of India's global outreach to convey India's zero tolerance against terrorism. After concluding the Colombia visit, the all party delegation on Saturday will be heading to Brazil and the United States.
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Colombia retracts Pakistan condolences after Shashi Tharoor-led India delegation explains 'real situation'
Colombia has officially withdrawn its earlier statement that it issued expressing condolences on the loss of lives in Pakistan after the Indian strikes. After meeting India's all-party delegation, Colombia's Vice Foreign Minister, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, said 'We are very confident that with the explanation that we received today and the detailed information that we now have regarding the real situation, the conflict, and what happened in Kashmir, we can also continue the dialogue...' Earlier, Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Shashi Tharoor, leading the all-party delegation, had voiced his disappointment over Colombia offering condolences for the loss of lives in Pakistan following Indian strikes in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. "The Vice Minister very graciously mentioned that they have withdrawn the statement that we had expressed concern about and that they fully understand our position on the matter, which is something we really value," Tharoor said on Colombia withdrawing its earlier statement. The Congress MP is leading the delegation to Colombia as part of India's global outreach to expose Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorist activities and India's policy of zero-tolerance for terrorism. At a media briefing in this Colombian capital city on Thursday, Tharoor elaborated India's position on terrorism, spoke about Operation Sindoor and expressed disappointment over Colombia's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Tharoor "reaffirmed India's stance on terrorism and expressed disappointment over Colombia's response which has offered condolences for the loss of lives in Pakistan, rather than sympathizing with the victims of terrorism in India," said BJP parliamentarian Tejasvi Surya, who is also part of this delegation. "There can be no equivalence between those who attack and those who defend," he said in a social media post. Surya said India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue to deliver strong responses to terrorism. The BJP Lok Sabha MP is part of the nine-member delegation that already travelled to Guyana and Panama before arriving in Colombia on Thursday. Other members of the delegation include Bhubaneswar Kalita (BJP), Milind Deora (Shiv Sena), Shambhavi (LJP), GM Harish Balayogi (TDP) and former ambassador of India to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu. During their stay in Bogota, the delegation interacted with Members of Congress, ministers and other key interlocutors in think tanks. From Colombia, the delegation travels to Brazil. It will be in the United States in the last leg of its five-nation trip. India carried out precision strikes on nine terror infrastructures early on 7 May in response to the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists in Jammu and Kashmir We can also continue the dialogue... regarding the real situation, the conflict, and what happened in Kashmir. Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on 8, 9 and 10 May. The Pakistani attempts were strongly responded to by the Indian side by inflicting heavy damages to a number of key Pakistani military installations including air bases, air defence systems, command and control centres and radar sites.
