How is the Indian all-party delegation engaging with Kuwaiti leaders to emphasize India's anti-terrorism stance?

Kuwait City, May 27 (INAS) The Indian all-party delegation, spearheaded by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, engaged with a diverse group of Kuwaiti civil society members, underscoring the collective commitment of India and Kuwait to fight terrorism through a traditional Diwaniya-style dialogue.

The event was co-hosted by the Embassy of India alongside the think tank Reconnaissance Research of Kuwait, and it gathered prominent figures from Kuwaiti civil society, including members of the royal family, former Ministers, senior editors, think tank experts, opinion leaders, and influencers.

“In discussing the robust India-Kuwait strategic partnership, the conversations centered on the current situation in the Indian subcontinent and India's 'New Normal' strategy for addressing incidents of cross-border terrorism. The participants unanimously agreed that terrorism is against humanity and must be fought against in every possible manner,” stated the Indian Embassy in Kuwait.

“India’s stance on terrorism is unequivocal and unwavering; we will tackle it wherever it emerges. Joined our all-party delegation for an engaging Diwaniya-style discussion with Kuwaiti civil society, co-hosted by the Embassy of India, Kuwait, and Reconnaissance Research, sharing insights on the shared commitment of India and Kuwait to combat terrorism,” Panda shared on X on Tuesday.

Earlier on Monday, the delegation met with the Indian community in Kuwait. They stressed India's 'New Normal' approach to cross-border terrorism, the success of 'Operation Sindoor', national consensus against terrorism, and the support of the Indian diaspora on matters related to national interest.

“The delegates also toured the Grand Mosque of Kuwait, the largest mosque in the country, established over four decades ago. The teakwood doors of the Grand Mosque reflect its Indian connection,” the Indian Embassy posted on X.

Subsequently, they honored the courageous individuals who sacrificed their lives for the nation by laying floral tributes at the Shilaphalakam at the Embassy.

“On Monday, the delegation conducted a fruitful meeting with Sheikh Abdullah Saad Al-Maousherji, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs of Kuwait. The delegation highlighted the ongoing cross-border terrorism perpetrated by Pakistan, including the recent attack in Pahalgam, aimed at disrupting peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir, an integral part of India,” the Embassy of India in Kuwait reported.

“They emphasized the precise, targeted, proportionate, and non-escalatory nature of India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The delegation reiterated India's policy of 'Zero Tolerance' and the 'New Normal' strategy against terrorism that does not distinguish between terrorists and their supporters in any capacity. The Deputy Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the Indian delegation for sharing their perspectives on recent events and stressed that terrorism has no justification,” the statement further noted.

The delegation, led by Panda, comprises BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP Phangnon Konyak, BJP MP Rekha Sharma, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi, BJP MP Satnam Singh Sandhu, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, and former Indian diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla.

They are part of the Operation Sindoor outreach campaign, which aims to emphasize India's ongoing battle against Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism.

The delegation is set to meet with other significant interlocutors in Kuwait and will also visit the ongoing India-Kuwait exhibition, which chronicles 250 years of profound historical ties.