How did the Indian delegation conclude its 'successful' Brazil visit before heading to the US?

Brasilia, June 34 (NationPress) Prior to their departure to the United States, a distinguished Indian Parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has wrapped up a notable visit to Brazil, focusing on enhancing counter-terrorism collaboration with the South American nation, as stated by the Indian Embassy in Brazil.

As part of India's continuous efforts to bolster international cooperation in the global battle against terrorism, particularly through Operation Sindoor and India's ongoing campaign against cross-border terrorism, the delegation successfully completed its official visit to Brazil from June 1 to June 2, 2025, according to a press statement from the Indian Embassy shared on the social media platform X.

The delegation included members such as Shashi Tharoor, Sarfaraz Ahmad from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, GM Harish Balayogi from the Telugu Desam Party, Shashank Mani Tripathi, Bhubaneswar Kalita, and Tejasvi Surya, all from the Bharatiya Janata Party, along with Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the former Indian Ambassador to the United States.

India’s newly appointed Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, also accompanied the delegation during this significant visit.

The Indian delegation engaged in discussions with top Brazilian officials, including Geraldo Alckmin, Brazil’s Vice-President; Ambassador Celso Amorim, Chief Adviser to the President; Maria Laura da Rocha, Acting Foreign Minister; Senator Nelsinho Trad, President of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee and head of the Brazil-India Parliamentary Friendship Group; and Deputy Filipe Barros, Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and National Defence of the Chamber of Deputies.

Throughout their meetings, the delegation underscored India's steadfast commitment to combat cross-border terrorism, especially following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, spotlighting the threat it poses to global peace and stability.

The discussions offered a platform to express India's strong bipartisan consensus and zero-tolerance stance towards terrorism post the Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, while also exchanging views on regional and global security and democratic cooperation between the two nations.

The Indian Embassy extends its heartfelt gratitude to the government and Parliament of Brazil for their warm hospitality and constructive discussions.

This visit signifies a crucial advancement in fortifying the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and enhancing cooperation in the global fight against terrorism, the Indian Embassy stated in the press release.

In a meeting with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, he expressed his unwavering support for India’s anti-terrorism efforts. His sentiments reflected the Brazilian government's solidarity regarding the Pahalgam attack. They also discussed matters of trade, investment, and industrial collaboration, with Alckmin showing a keen interest in Ayurveda, Yoga, and expressing admiration for Indian culture. This meeting is poised to be a pivotal step towards further solidifying the partnership between the two nations, as noted by TDP MP and delegation member GM Harish Balayogi in a post on X.