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United News of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
All-party outreach mission connects with South Korean think-tanks, leaders
Seoul/New Delhi, May 25 (UNI) Members of an all-party parliamentary delegation, who arrived in Seoul on Saturday night, held a meeting with Indian Ambassador Amit Kumar at the Indian Embassy in the South Korean capital on Sunday. "As part of India's outreach mission, we began the first day of our mission in Seoul with a detailed exchange with the Indian Ambassador, who outlined the roadmap for our Korea engagements and underscored India's unflinching commitment to combat terrorism globally," a member of the delegation said. "We also held insightful discussions with some of Korea's foremost strategic thinkers, including former Vice Ministers, Ambassadors and leading voices from the country's top think tanks," TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee said. He said the dialogue spanned issues of peace, regional stability, and strengthening multilateral efforts to confront the threat of terror. *In my intervention, I specifically highlighted the deep cultural bond that Koreans share with Kobiguru Rabindranath Tagore, whose timeless poem 'The Lamp of the East' continues to hold a special place in the hearts of Koreans. It is a matter of great pride that his words are still taught in Korean schools and remain embedded in their textbooks even today - A testament to the enduring spiritual and civilizational connection between our peoples," Banerjee said on his X handle. He said India and South Korea stand united in New Delhi's unwavering commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms. "Together, we reaffirm our shared values of peace, resilience and justice in the face of such global threats," Banerjee added. Earlier the Embassy of India in Seoul posted on X: "The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation, led by Hon'ble MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, began their engagements on Operation Sindoor with a briefing by Ambassador Amit Kumar. He highlighted the Korea-specific approach to scheduled engagements, setting the context for a strong messaging of India's stance of zero tolerance against terrorism." The all-party parliamentary delegation is led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha. The delegation also includes CPI(M) MP John Brittas, BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, BJP MP Brij Lal, BJP MP Pradan Baruah, Ambassador Mohan Kumar, and BJP MP Hemang Joshi. The mission marks a continuation of Operation Sindoor, India's diplomatic outreach following the terror attacks in Pahalgam on April 22 in which Pakistani-backed terrorists gunned down 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir. UNI PC RN
India Today
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
No distinction between terrorists and sponsors: Indian delegation in South Korea
An all-party parliamentary delegation sent to South Korea to convey India's response to terrorism in the aftermath of the military campaign Operation Sindoor told Korean dignitaries that "no distinction can be made between terrorists and their sponsors.""The delegation reaffirmed India's 'New Normal' of swift and decisive retaliation on India's terms against terrorism. They also emphasised that no distinction can be made between terrorists and their sponsors," the Indian Embassy here said in a post on Korean side conveyed their firm opposition to terrorism and expressed understanding of India's position," it added. The meeting was attended from South Korea's side by former Foreign Minister Yoon Young-kwan, National Counter-Terrorism Center Director Major Gen Shin Sang-gyun, former Korean Ambassadors to India, Shin Bong-kil and Lee Joon-gyu, and delegation, led by JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, 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 MP Abhishek Banerjee, who is also part of the delegation, said India and South Korea share a deep cultural bond through Rabindranath Tagore, whose poem "The Lamp of the East" continues to hold a special place in the hearts of and South Korea stand united in our unwavering commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms. Together, we reaffirm our shared values of peace, resilience and justice in the face of such global threats," he said in a post on in the day, the delegation met members of the Indian diaspora here. The nine-member team arrived in the South Korean capital on Saturday."Representing a unified front of India, the delegates clearly explained Pakistan's involvement in orchestrating the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 and how India launched Operation Sindoor in response, striking terror infrastructures in both Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir," the Indian Embassy said in a post on X about the delegation's interaction with the Indian community."Our initial response as well as subsequent action was measured, targeted, non-escalatory and responsible," it delegation also commended the Indian diaspora "for upholding the principles of tolerance, pluralism and unity, for standing resilient against terrorism and for amplifying the national resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms," the Embassy further the meetings, the delegation attended a briefing by Ambassador Amit Kumar, who 'highlighted the Korean-specific approach to the scheduled engagements, setting the context for a strong messaging of India's stance of zero tolerance against terrorism.'advertisement'We had a constructive meeting with @KumarAmitMEA, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation,' Jha said in a post on an earlier post, Jha said he was 'honoured to be in the Land of Morning Calm with the all-party Indian delegation to strengthen India-South Korea counter-terrorism cooperation.'The scheduled visit till May 26 will strengthen the ongoing efforts to further India's principled and resolute stance of zero tolerance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, the Embassy said in a press Jha, the delegation comprises MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Abhishek Banerjee, Brij Lal, John Brittas, Pradan Baruah, Hemang Joshi, former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid and former ambassador of India to France and Bahrain Mohan Jha-led delegation visited Japan earlier and said it was deeply encouraged by Tokyo's unequivocal support to New Delhi's war against between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives. 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 was followed by Pakistan's attempt to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani 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 InTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Operation Sindoor
NDTV
25-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
In South Korea, Op Sindoor Delegation's Message On "Sponsors" Of Terror
Seoul: An all-party parliamentary delegation sent to South Korea to convey India's response to terrorism in the aftermath of the military campaign Operation Sindoor told Korean dignitaries that "no distinction can be made between terrorists and their sponsors. "The delegation reaffirmed India's "New Normal" of swift and decisive retaliation on India's terms against terrorism. They also emphasised that no distinction can be made between terrorists and their sponsors," the Indian Embassy here said in a post on X. The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation, led by Hon'ble MP Mr. Sanjay Kumar Jha held substantive interactions with eminent Korean dignitaries, including former Foreign Minister Dr. Yoon Young-kwan, Vice-Chairman of Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Kim Gunn, former Vice… — India in ROK (@IndiainROK) May 25, 2025 "The Korean side conveyed their firm opposition to terrorism and expressed understanding of India's position," it added. The meeting was attended from South Korea's side by former Foreign Minister Yoon Young-kwan, National Counter-Terrorism Center Director Major Gen Shin Sang-gyun, former Korean Ambassadors to India, Shin Bong-kil and Lee Joon-gyu, and others. The delegation, led by JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, 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. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, who is also part of the delegation, said India and South Korea share a deep cultural bond through Rabindranath Tagore, whose poem "The Lamp of the East" continues to hold a special place in the hearts of Koreans. "India and South Korea stand united in our unwavering commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms. Together, we reaffirm our shared values of peace, resilience and justice in the face of such global threats," he said in a post on X. Earlier in the day, the delegation met members of the Indian diaspora here. The nine-member team arrived in the South Korean capital on Saturday. "Representing a unified front of India, the delegates clearly explained Pakistan's involvement in orchestrating the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 and how India launched Operation Sindoor in response, striking terror infrastructures in both Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir," the Indian Embassy said in a post on X about the delegation's interaction with the Indian community. "Our initial response as well as subsequent action was measured, targeted, non-escalatory and responsible," it added. The delegation also commended the Indian diaspora "for upholding the principles of tolerance, pluralism and unity, for standing resilient against terrorism and for amplifying the national resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms," the Embassy further said. Before the meetings, the delegation attended a briefing by Ambassador Amit Kumar, who "highlighted the Korean-specific approach to the scheduled engagements, setting the context for a strong messaging of India's stance of zero tolerance against terrorism." "We had a constructive meeting with @KumarAmitMEA, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation," Jha said in a post on X. In an earlier post, Jha said he was "honoured to be in the Land of Morning Calm with the all-party Indian delegation to strengthen India-South Korea counter-terrorism cooperation." The scheduled visit till May 26 will strengthen the ongoing efforts to further India's principled and resolute stance of zero tolerance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, the Embassy said in a press release. Besides Jha, the delegation comprises MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Abhishek Banerjee, Brij Lal, John Brittas, Pradan Baruah, Hemang Joshi, former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid and former ambassador of India to France and Bahrain Mohan Kumar. The Jha-led delegation visited Japan earlier and said it was deeply encouraged by Tokyo's unequivocal support to New Delhi's war against terror. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives. 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. It was followed by Pakistan's attempt 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.
