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India Gazette
27-05-2025
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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
"We are with India...": Nepal's Consul General Aswin Kumar Shrestha
Ljubljana [Slovenia], May 27 (ANI): Consul General of Nepal in Slovenia, Aswin Kumar Shrestha, said that people of Slovenia love Kashmir, Ladakh and the whole country, and they would like to travel to India. Shrestha made these remarks after meeting an all-party delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi, in Slovenia. He said he asked Kanimozhi whether it was safe to travel to India. On meeting all-party delegation, he said, 'Our already told and supported that we are with you, India, and I think we are all stands for that and here I have this also many general Slovenes that are in ..., they love Kashmir very much, of course India is superpower, not because of superpower but beautiful country with rich culture, and so they would like to go and I had also put questions to Madam, if it is safe to travel to Kashmir because they would like to travel very much, and Slovene people are very much in love with Kashmir, Ladakh, India, the whole country and so our president has clearly given support to India and we are all for that.' 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. All-party delegation 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,' the Indian Embassy in Slovenia posted on X. 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. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, including one Nepali national and injured several others. India 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. India and Pakistan agreed for a cessation of hostilities on May 10. (ANI)
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Very important meeting, delegation from India very powerful": Slovenian Association for International Relations President
Ljubljana [Slovenia], May 27 (ANI): Slovenian Association for International Relations (SDMO) President Marjan Setinc, on Tuesday, called his meeting with India's all-party delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi, 'very important' and message of Members of Parliament is going down well in Slovenia. In an interview with ANI, Setinc said that India and Slovenia have been discussing issues about Pakistan and ties between India and Pakistan. He stated that India will take up the question at the United Nations Security Council. On his meeting with all-party delegation, he said, 'Of course this was a very important meeting for us. Delegation from India is a very powerful delegation transmitting the message which is getting very well down in Slovenia and wider, of course. Nobody is supportive of terrorism. But, of course, we have been discussing wider issues about Kashmir, Pakistan, relations between India and Pakistan. And of course, we very much worry that this situation doesn't escalate further. That's why we will be transmitting, not us, but our government, the message across the European Union as well as in we are members of the Security Council at the moment and this question will be definitely put forward by India in the United Nations.' Earlier in the day, 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, met Marjan Setinc and other members of SDMO. 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. The all-party delegation also 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 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 in 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 (PoJK), 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. India and Pakistan agreed for cessation of hostilities on May 10. (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.
