How Did the Op Sindoor Outreach Delegation in Japan Showcase India's New Normal in the Fight Against Terrorism?

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Key Takeaways
- Strong diplomatic engagement with Japan to combat terrorism.
- Operation Sindoor emphasizes India's commitment to counter-terrorism.
- Zero tolerance for cross-border terrorism highlighted.
- Support from Japanese government officials reaffirmed.
- Initiation of a focused campaign against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
Tokyo, May 24 (NationPress) An all-party parliamentary delegation, under the leadership of Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha, engaged with prominent figures from Japan's political, governmental, and academic sectors at India House in Tokyo. This meeting underscored India's unwavering stance of zero tolerance for cross-border terrorism.
This diplomatic effort is part of India's broader outreach initiative aimed at emphasizing the importance of Operation Sindoor and its ongoing battle against Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism.
The Indian parliamentarians emphasized Operation Sindoor as India's 'new normal' in the realm of counter-terrorism.
In a statement, the Embassy of India in Japan noted that the All-Party Delegation, led by Sanjay Kumar Jha, communicated a robust and unified message of zero tolerance for cross-border terrorism during a dinner hosted by Indian Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George.
Earlier, at a dynamic media briefing in Tokyo, the delegation outlined India's 'new normal' against cross-border terrorism, emphasizing their collective resolve to confront such threats.
The delegation, led by Jha, featured MPs from various parties, including Aparajita Sarangi and Brij Lal from the BJP, Abhishek Banerjee from Trinamool Congress, John Barittas from CPI(M), and senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid.
They also met with members of the Japan-India Parliamentary Friendship League, affirming India’s resolute dedication to counter-terrorism as part of the global outreach campaign of Operation Sindoor.
During discussions, the Japanese representatives, led by league chairman Yasutoshi Nishimura, expressed their full support for India's commitment against cross-border terrorism.
The Indian delegation also conferred with Fukushiro Nukaga, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, building on the momentum from his recent visit to India, where he reiterated Japan's support for India’s fight against terrorism.
Nukaga reaffirmed his backing for India's collective national resolve to combat terrorism.
The parliamentarians previously engaged with Minoru Kihara, Former Defence Minister of Japan, and Shinako Tsuchiya, Director General of the International Bureau of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), reinforcing India's strong commitment to tackle all forms of terrorism.
The delegation also met with Yasuhiro Hanashi, Acting Chairperson of the Research Committee on Counter-terrorism of the LDP, emphasizing India's firm stance against terrorism.
Both parties reiterated their zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism.
Furthermore, the Indian delegation actively engaged with the Diplomatic Corps in Tokyo at the Indian Embassy, reaffirming India's steadfast commitment to combating terrorism.
The Embassy stated, 'Proactive engagement by the All-Party Delegation from India with the Diplomatic Corps in Tokyo at the Embassy of India in Japan reinforces India's unwavering national resolve against terrorism. United in voice, firm in action.'
This visit marks the initiation of India's unprecedented diplomatic campaign to expose Pakistan's ongoing role in cross-border terrorism, including the recent April 22 Pahalgam attack.