In a significant diplomatic outreach following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, As per reports dispatched the first of seven multi-party delegations to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These delegations aim to project a unified Indian stance on cross-border terrorism and highlight Pakistan’s role in sponsoring terror activities on Indian soil.
🔹 Key Highlights:
- Objective:
The initiative seeks to rally international support against terrorism and present evidence-backed dossiers on Pakistan’s involvement to various countries. - Delegation Composition:
The UAE-bound team is led by Shiv Sena MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde and includes:- Bansuri Swaraj (BJP MP)
- Manan Kumar Mishra (BJP MP)
- SS Ahluwalia (former BJP MP)
- Sasmit Patra (BJD MP)
- ET Mohammed Basheer (IUML MP)
- Ambassador Sujan Chinoy (former diplomat)
- Government’s Stance:
In a briefing on Monday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told three of the delegations that India remains committed to peace but will “hit back” against terror as part of its ‘new normal’ policy. This aligns with India’s proactive and assertive counter-terrorism doctrine following attacks like Pulwama and Uri. - Global Outreach Strategy:
These high-level delegations will meet political leaders, diplomats, and civil society in host countries to:- Convey the bipartisan unity of India on the terror issue.
- Share classified intelligence and evidence about terror camps across the border.
- Strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation and bilateral ties.
🌍 Background:
This diplomatic push comes amid heightened tensions after the Pahalgam suicide bombing, which killed multiple security personnel and civilians. India responded with Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure across the LoC.
The multi-nation campaign mirrors India’s earlier efforts post-Uri (2016) and Pulwama (2019) to isolate Pakistan diplomatically.
🧭 What’s Next:
The remaining six delegations are scheduled to visit key strategic regions, including:
- Europe
- South-East Asia
- Africa
- Latin America
Each will carry the unified message that terrorism is a global threat, and India, while advocating peace, will respond decisively to any provocation.
This campaign is expected to shape global perception ahead of important international forums and build support for stronger global sanctions against state-sponsored terrorism.
