India Deploys Multi-Party Delegations to Counter Pakistan-Sponsored Terrorism

Strategic Insights -

India has sent two of its multi-party delegations to Southeast Asia and Africa to inform international leaders about its approach to combating Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, following the launch of Operation Sindoor. The move aims to raise diplomatic pressure on Pakistan for its alleged support of cross-border terrorism and to emphasize the need to hold Pakistan's military establishment accountable for supporting terror groups. The delegations will engage with governments, lawmakers, think tanks, and media outlets to make India's stance known.

Key Takeaways:

  • The seven multi-party delegations will be sent to different regions of the world to raise awareness about India's stance on combating Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and the reasoning behind Operation Sindoor.
  • The delegations will visit 11 countries in Southeast Asia and Africa, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Singapore, the UAE, Liberia, Congo, Sierra Leone, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Algeria.
  • The delegations include members from various Indian political parties, including the BJP, Congress, JD(U), and Shiv Sena, as well as former ambassadors and foreign ministers.
  • The delegates were briefed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on India's "new normal" in tackling cross-border terrorism and the need to hold Pakistan accountable for its actions.
  • India is committed to combating terrorism and will no longer allow terrorists to operate under Pakistan's "nuclear blackmail".
  • The delegations will emphasize India's resolve to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance until Pakistan "credibly and irrevocably" abjures its support for cross-border terror.

Statistics:

  • 7 multi-party delegations will be sent to different regions of the world.
  • 11 countries will be visited by the delegations.
  • 23 delegates are part of the two initial delegations.
  • The delegations will engage with governments, thinkers, lawmakers, and media outlets to raise awareness about India's stance.
  • India will not allow terrorists to operate under Pakistan's "nuclear blackmail".

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times, "Two of seven multi-party delegations sent to explain India's anti-terrorism push", May 21, 2024.