What Did the 'Op Sindoor' Outreach Delegation Achieve During Their Visit to Saudi Arabia?

Riyadh, May 30 (NationPress) The Indian all-party delegation, spearheaded by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, has successfully wrapped up a significant visit to Saudi Arabia, echoing India’s unwavering zero tolerance and 'New Normal' approach towards terrorism.

As part of India’s 'Operation Sindoor' outreach initiative, the delegation articulated India's steadfast position against terrorism and its relentless efforts to tackle this global threat in all its diverse forms.

This visit underscored the mutual commitment shared between India and Saudi Arabia in the battle against terrorism.

During their departure, Abdulrahman Alharbi, Chair of the Saudi-India Friendship Committee of the Shura Council, bid farewell to the delegation, as reported by the Indian Embassy in Riyadh on X.

On Thursday, the delegation engaged extensively with various members of the Indian community, underscoring India’s ongoing initiatives to counter terrorism, radicalism, and extremism, aiming to foster peace and prosperity within the nation.

The delegates expressed satisfaction regarding the Indian community in Saudi Arabia, which has remained in touch with Bharat's progress, abiding by local laws and contributing to the strengthening of the growing partnership between India and Saudi Arabia. They acknowledged Saudi Arabia's consistent support in condemning terrorist acts.

“Our Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia continues to bring pride to India through their accomplishments and contributions within local society. Today, our all-party delegation connected with them, sharing India’s united national stance, the achievements of 'Operation Sindoor', and our steadfast commitment to combating cross-border terrorism with a zero-tolerance policy,” Panda shared on X.

The delegation visited Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) in Riyadh and held discussions with the University President, Abdulmajeed Albanyan. They shared serious concerns regarding cross-border terrorism and India’s zero tolerance stance against such threats.

The delegation acknowledged the ongoing collaboration between India and Saudi Arabia in security sciences and between NAUSS and Indian institutions. They discussed India's approach to terrorism and examined opportunities for cooperation in emerging technologies such as AI and Quantum technologies to counter cross-border terrorism,” stated the Indian Embassy in Riyadh.

Additionally, the delegation visited the Gulf Research Centre in Riyadh, a top-tier research institution, and met with Chairman Abdulaziz Sager. The Indian representatives emphasized India’s national consensus and firm approach towards combating terrorism in all its manifestations, stressing that India has endured the impacts of cross-border terrorism for over three decades, resulting in the loss of innocent lives and civilian properties. The delegation highlighted that 'Operation Sindoor' has set a new standard in India's fight against terrorism,” the statement further noted.

The delegation, led by Panda, included 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.