Why is Brazil a Crucial Partner for India in the Fight Against Terrorism?

Brasilia, June 1 (NationPress) An all-party parliamentary delegation from India, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, arrived in Brazil on Sunday as part of the government’s ongoing diplomatic outreach under Operation Sindoor. This initiative aims to strengthen global support against cross-border terrorism and to assert India’s zero-tolerance stance on terror.

The delegation, which represents a wide political spectrum, is on a five-nation tour, having previously visited Guyana, Panama, and Colombia before reaching Brasília.

Upon their arrival, Sandeep Kumar Kujur, Charge d'Affaires at the Indian mission in Brazil, welcomed the team at the airport.

Tharoor emphasized that Brazil is a critical partner, noting the importance of keeping them informed about India’s approach to terrorism.

In a conversation with IANS, Tharoor remarked, "We are on a five-country visit, having completed three countries so far—Guyana, Panama, and Colombia. Now we find ourselves in Brazil. Today serves as a much-needed break after a busy schedule. We have a series of meetings planned in Brazil before heading to Washington, which marks the final leg of our journey."

He underscored the significance of the visit, asserting, "Brazil stands as a major power in the region. As a BRICS partner, our relationship was elevated to a strategic partnership in 2006. While Brazil may not be a current member of the UN Security Council, it remains essential to keep them updated on our anti-terrorism stance and maintain open dialogue channels."

Tharoor reflected on the positive reception the delegation received during their earlier stops, highlighting the understanding and support for India’s position.

"Feedback has been exceptionally positive in both Guyana and Panama, which are members of the Security Council. There was significant understanding and solidarity regarding our fight against terrorism," he stated.

In Colombia, Tharoor noted that the delegation successfully convinced the government to retract an earlier statement that had shown sympathy towards Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, without recognizing India's perspective.

"We engaged with both the government and Parliament. They corrected the statement and issued a strong message of support, both from the executive and more emphatically from the legislature," he added.

While in Brazil, the Indian delegation plans to meet with several prominent Brazilian leaders and lawmakers.

The list comprises Ambassador Celso Amorim, Head Adviser to the President; Ambassador Maria Laura da Rocha, Secretary General of Foreign Affairs; Senator Nelson Trad, Head of the India-Brazil Friendship Front at the Brazilian Senate; and Federal Deputy Filipe Barros, President of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and National Defense of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies.

Alongside Tharoor, the delegation includes MPs Shambhavi (Lok Janshakti Party - Ram Vilas), Sarfraz Ahmad (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), GM Harish Balayogi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi (BJP), Milind Murli Deora (Shiv Sena), Bhubaneswar Kalita (BJP), and Tejasvi Surya (BJP). Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu is also part of the group.

This visit represents a pivotal element of India’s diplomatic strategy to cultivate international consensus and counter-narratives surrounding Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism.