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Times of Oman
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Entire country has come together to condemn terrorism: Indian Envoy to Japan
Tokyo: Ambassador of India to Japan, Sibi George, said on Saturday that the All-Party Delegation had a productive day conducting meetings with the leaders of Japan. George told ANI that the members of the parliament were speaking on the issue of terrorism in one voice, which reflected the power of India's diversity. "It has been a great day yesterday for the members of parliament visiting the Foreign Office, the parliament, and today again we started the day with an interaction with the resident ambassadors and you have seen how proactive the engagement and interaction were there questions and answers and was very happy to see the members of the parliament replying to their questions in one voice. It's an amazing thing to see India's diversity," he said. George, in conversation with ANI, said that everyone attending the meetings condemned the dastardly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. "We had received our members of parliament yesterday early morning, and since then, it has been continuous meetings and interactions with the Japanese side. They met the Foreign Minister. They met the former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, and members of the parliament from the Japanese side also attended the Raisina dialogue, where we spoke about counterterrorism and the fight against terrorism," he said. George said that Japan was the first country to voice its condemnation against the attack. All ministers expressed condolences to the families. "In India, the whole nation has come together in its fight against terrorism. Japan was one of the first countries to condemn the attack immediately after the incident on April 22nd. On 23rd itself, for Prime Minister of Japan telephoned our honourable Prime Minister and condemned the terror attacks, extended full support in the fight against terrorism, condolences on sympathies to the victims. So then the foreign ministers spoke," he said. George said that he received several condolences from the Japanese across all levels, and their commitment to the fight against terrorism. "I have received so many condolences messages and support messages from the Japanese at every level, and so it has been a, a period where everyone stood together in their commitment in their determination in the fight against terrorism," he said. George further said that India is the most peaceful country in the world, just as Japan is, and both countries follow the doctrine of nonviolence. He further talked about the Mahatma Gandhi Bust in Hiroshima, which was unveiled by PM Modi on May 20, 2023, to perpetuate the same sentiment. "India is the most peaceful country in the world, and India's connected with Japan. If you travel, you will find that they look at India as the land of Buddha. Lord Buddha is the symbol of non-violence, and again Mahatma Gandhi [echoes similar sentiment]. Last year, during the visit of the honourable Prime Minister to the Hiroshima National Park Peace Park, we installed the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. Why? Because he is the icon of peace," he said. George added that India stands for peace in the region. But the enemy had a target to disrupt peace in the region, as normalcy was returning in Jammu and Kashmir. "So India is the land of peace and in Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir, peace had returned, stability was there, democratic government was there, and life was normal. Schools were open, universities were open. Tourism was flourishing. The business-wise life was very normal. That was the time the enemy hit. The enemy hit and purpose was very clear- destroy the progress . Destroy the harmony, religious harmony, communal harmony in India. That was the purpose," he said. George India's message was loud and clear, which is to condemn terrorism, and the entire country had come together for that. "There is no way we are going to let that happen. The whole country has to come together. Members of parliament from different political parties came together with one voice, zero tolerance to terrorism. And the message was loud and clear from the Indian side to our Japanese friends, to the diplomatic community, to the media. They went everywhere with one voice," he said. George said that this was a great achievement as the delegation conveyed its message of strength and determination to destroy terrorism. "This is a great achievement. I see it and you were seeing the interaction today and yesterday at every level. So I think it was a good visit and it helped us, convey our Message loud and clear, our unity, our strength, and our determination to go to any extent in destroying the infrastructure of terrorism," he said. An all-party parliamentary delegation from India, led by Sanjay Kumar Jha, Member of Parliament, is visiting Japan from May 22 to 24. The delegation includes Ambassador Mohan Kumar, BJP MP Hemang Joshi, CPI(M) MP John Brittas, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, BJP MP Brij Lal, and BJP MP Pradan Baruah.
India Gazette
24-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Never Forget, Never Forgive: India conveys strong stance against Pak cross-border terrorism to Japan
Tokyo [Japan], May 24 (ANI): The all-party delegation Indian MPs, led by Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha, engaged with Japanese dignitaries from political, governmental, and academic circles on Saturday. The interaction, hosted by India's Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George at India House, aimed to convey India's unwavering commitment to combating terrorism. The delegation conveyed a strong and unified national message of zero tolerance for cross-border terrorism. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy said, 'All-Party Delegation of Hon'ble Members of Parliament led by Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha interacted with dignitaries from Japan's political, governmental, and academic spheres and conveyed a strong and unified national message of zero tolerance for cross-border terrorism at a dinner hosted by Ambassador Sibi George at India House.' Earlier in the day, Jha emphasised the unity of Indian political parties in condemning terrorism and highlighted Pakistan's role in promoting proxy war against India. The delegation, comprising members of both ruling and opposition parties, is engaging with the Indian community in Japan to raise awareness about the threat posed by terrorism. 'Seven delegations of all-party MPs will be visiting different countries. We were the first delegation to leave India. We have been in Japan for the last 3 days. Members of the ruling and opposition parties are in the delegation. We may have political differences and contest elections against each other, but when it comes to the country, we are all together,' said Jha. He stated that Pakistan has been waging a proxy war against India for over 40 years, unable to engage in direct conflict. 'This incident (Pahalgam terror attack) is not a simple incident. Pakistan has been fighting a proxy war for the last 40 years, as it cannot have a direct war with has faced the menace of terrorism for several decades. They targeted tourists after asking about their religion,' added the JD (U) MP. Sanjay Kumar Jha is leading a nine-member delegation of BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lal, Pradhan Baruah, Hemang Joshi, AITC's Abhishek Banerjee, CPI (M) MP John Brittas, former MEA Salman Khurshid and Ambassador Mohan Kumar. The delegation is currently in Japan and will head to other East Asian countries as part of India's global outreach against terrorism. (ANI)
India.com
24-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Indian All-Party Delegation In Japan Reaffirms Zero Tolerance For Cross-Border Terrorism
An all-party delegation of Indian MPs, led by Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha, on Saturday, conveyed a strong and unified national message of zero tolerance for cross-border terrorism during a formal interaction hosted by the Indian Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, at India House in Tokyo. Indian Embassy in Japan stated that Members of Parliament interacted with dignitaries from Japan's political, governmental, and academic spheres and conveyed a message regarding zero tolerance for cross-border terrorism. "All-Party Delegation of Hon'ble Members of Parliament led by Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha interacted with dignitaries from Japan's political, governmental, and academic spheres and conveyed a strong and unified national message of zero tolerance for cross-border terrorism at a dinner hosted by Ambassador Sibi George at India House," the Indian Embassy in Japan said in a post on X. Headed by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, the delegation met with prominent Japanese dignitaries from the political, governmental, and academic sectors. The interaction served as a key platform to bolster India-Japan relations and reaffirm India's resolute stance against terrorism, particularly in the context of recent attacks and growing regional security challenges. "Seven delegations of all-party MPs will be visiting different countries. We were the first delegation to leave India. We have been in Japan for the last 3 days. Members of the ruling and opposition parties are in the delegation. We may have political differences and contest elections against each other, but when it comes to the country, we are all together," Sanjay Jha said. The all-party delegation that visited Japan, comprising MPs from various parties including the BJP, AITC, CPI(M), and Congress, is on a multi-nation tour of East Asia as part of India's broader global outreach to garner support against terrorism and promote strategic cooperation. Sanjay Kumar Jha is leading a nine-member delegation including BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lal, Pradhan Baruah, Hemang Joshi, AITC's Abhishek Banerjee, CPI (M) MP John Brittas, former MEA Salman Khurshid and Ambassador Mohan Kumar.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Abhishek calls for upkeep of Rash Behari Bose memorial in Tokyo
Trinamool national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee spoke to Indian ambassador in Japan Sibi George and Indian embassy officials on Friday about the upkeep of Rash Behari Bose's memorial at the Tama Cemetery in Tokyo. Banerjee, part of an all-party delegation to Japan, paid tribute at Bose's memorial. "Felt a deep sense of pride and goosebumps while paying my respects to this great son of Bengal. India remains eternally grateful for his (Bose's) indomitable spirit and pivotal role in our freedom struggle," Banerjee posted on X, after paying tribute. He added: "It was disheartening to see his memorial in such a neglected and dilapidated state. I have requested our ambassador, Sibi George, and the Indian embassy in Tokyo to take up the matter with concerned authorities and ensure that this remarkable hero receives the honour he truly deserves." Banerjee also paid floral tributes at the memorial of Justice Radhabinod Pal at the Yasukuni Shrine. Trinamool spokesperson Samik Chakraborty said, "During his busy trip in Japan, he went to pay his respects to our freedom fighter, Rash Behari Bose. Trinamool wants to thank him as he took time out of his busy tour to visit the cemetery. The cemetery was not in good condition, and he had raised it with the Indian ambassador there. " Later, the all-party delegation met Fukushiro Nukaga, speaker of Japan's House of Representatives. According to sources, Nukaga reaffirmed Japan's strong support of India's united resolve in the fight against terrorism. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Times of Oman
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
India Envoy to Japan briefs MP delegation, says Japan one of the first to condemn Pahalgam terror attack
Tokyo : Indian Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George on Thursday briefed the All-Party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, where he noted that after the dastardly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Japan was the first country to respond. The briefing aimed at setting the context for a strong message of India's fight against terrorism. "On the terror attack happened, cross-border terrorism happened, Japan was one of the first countries [to respond]. The all-party delegation [is here], so that we can discuss how we approach our Japanese interlocutory. Our parliamentary delegation is led by honourable Member of Parliament Sanjay Jha," he said. In a post on X, the Embassy stated, "All-Party Parliamentary Delegation was briefed by Ambassador Sibi George on Japan- specific approach to engagements, setting the context for a strong messaging of India's fight against terrorism." "All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by Hon'ble MP Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha arrives in Tokyo, welcomed by Ambassador Sibi George. India's unwavering stand against cross-border terrorism, as seen in Op. Sindoor, will be highlighted in all engagements," the Embassy had said. The nine-member delegation is on a five-nation visit for Operation Sindoor global outreach. The delegation, led by Jha, includes Ambassador Mohan Kumar, BJP MP Dr Hemang Joshi, CPI(M) MP John Brittas, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, BJP MP Brij Lal, and BJP MP Pradan Baruah. The delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders in Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore.
