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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.
Korea Herald
04-03-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Experts call for deeper engagement with India, Global South
Experts and diplomats urged South Korea to deepen engagements with India and the Global South for a strategic shift in Seoul's foreign policy approach on Feb. 27. The "Global South" refers to countries often characterized as "developing," "less developed" or "underdeveloped." While not exclusive to the Southern Hemisphere, many of these nations are located there, predominantly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The discussion was held at a conference co-organized by the Indian Embassy in Seoul and the Sejong Institute. 'India is a key diplomatic partner that South Korea should prioritize,' stressed Yoon Young-kwan, who was minister of foreign affairs and trade in 2003, citing India's projected rise as a top global economy. Experts urged South Korea to expand diplomacy beyond major powers amid US-China tensions and warned that weak political leadership hinders progress. Yoon highlighted South Korea's historically US-centric policy as a barrier to deeper engagement with India and the Global South, emphasizing, 'South Korea must strengthen its diplomacy with the Global South.' However, he noted a lack of political commitment from both sides to bridge this gap. 'When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited South Korea in May 2015, the two nations upgraded their relationship to a 'special strategic partnership.' But it remains questionable whether the partnership has truly reached that level in practice,' Yoon pointed out. In his keynote speech, Deputy Foreign Minister Kim Hee-sang referred to geopolitical uncertainties, the US-China rivalry and rising protectionism. "We will continue strengthening our strategic economic and security partnership, ensuring that Korea and India collaborate as special strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific region, Kim affirmed. Underlining the special strategic partnership in the context of geopolitical shifts, growing bilateral ties and emerging developments, Indian Ambassador to Korea Amit Kumar explained India's contributions to Indo-Pacific maritime security, particularly in connecting regional security centers and training naval forces. The ambassador urged South Korea to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and the Indian Ocean Rim Association. Launched by India in 2019, the IPOI promotes a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific, complementing the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and enhancing regional security. IORA, with 23 member nations, focuses on regional cooperation and sustainable development in the Indian Ocean. Experts urged stronger South Korea-India ties for supply chain resilience and global stability, employing the Taiwan Strait, South China Sea and Indian Ocean. They advocated a multilateral framework with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Japan for stability and highlighted the India-Australia-Japan SCRI pact as a model linking security and economic strategy, noting South Korea's potential role. Saon Ray, a visiting professor at the Indian Council of Research on International Economic Relations, suggested reshoring, "friend-shoring" ― moving production in one's supply chain to allied countries ― and de-risking in supply chain cooperation. Ray noted Korean investment in India amounted to $7 billion in 2023, with Indian investment in Korea at $3 billion, as well as bilateral trade of approximately $28 billion in 2022-23. But she stressed the need to upgrade the free trade agreement that has been effective since 2010, to attract Korean investment to high-tech and green sectors and to expand ties in electric vehicles, semiconductors and critical minerals. 'South Korea can play a critical role in India's need for lithium and cobalt," Ray underlined, citing Korea's expertise and Samsung's India plant. However, Kim Jong-chul, director general of international trade relations at the Ministry of Trade and Energy, said India has perceived the trade deficit under the trade deal to have more than tripled over the past decade, making India-Korea negotiations challenging. Bilateral talks have been ongoing to finalize proposals for many years. "One key area of disagreement is the reduction of tariffs in manufacturing, where Korea has a competitive edge. But Korea remains cautious about some of India's demands," Kim said without elaborating. Kim noted that Korea seeks better market access, while India prioritizes domestic industry protection and trade balance. South Korea has proposed an "Industrial Cooperation Committee," which India is considering. 'While coordination among India's various ministries may take some time, we will do our best to advance both supply chain and industrial cooperation simultaneously,' said Kim, in response to a question. According to Song Kyung-jin, director of the Asia Foundation, India's technological capabilities in aerospace highlight the potential for collaboration in shipbuilding, port operations and small modular reactors, where South Korea excels. Song, who also moderated a session at the conference, pointed out that nearly 40 percent of global trade and 80 percent of oil shipments pass through the Indian Ocean, and as a leading trading nation, Korea must pursue concrete maritime security cooperation with India to safeguard its national economy and security. Song believes that South Korea should efficiently utilize its increased development cooperation budget for its development initiatives and the Global South. South Korea allocated 6.5 trillion won ($4.45 billion) for official development assistance in 2025 to support the economic growth of developing countries. Meanwhile, Choi Yoon-jung, director of the Center for Indo-Pacific Studies at the Sejong Institute, suggested adopting selective and flexible strategic cooperation over traditional alliances. 'India follows a multialignment strategy, collaborating with multiple partners,' she said. "Korea must align its diplomatic approach accordingly." Choi said that amid US shifts from its traditional role of counterbalancing specific countries, Korea and India need reliable partners to navigate this changing landscape through cooperation. Sponsored by the Asia Foundation, the conference hosted over 65 attendees, including university students, embassy officials, think tank representatives and media personnel.
