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India's Diplomatic Efforts: Tharoor-Led Delegation Meets with Panama Leadership

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An all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who met with the President and the foreign minister of Panama, presented them with pictures of Pakistani Army officials at the funeral of UN-designated terrorists killed in India's Operation Sindoor. The delegation also met with the president of the Panama assembly and other parliamentarians to explain India's stance on terrorism and Pakistan's terror links. The meeting comes as part of India's efforts to affirm its resolve against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Tharoor-led delegation includes representatives from various Indian parties, including the BJP, JMM, TDP, Shiv Sena, and others.
  • The delegation met with the President and the foreign minister of Panama, showing them pictures of Pakistani Army officials at the funeral of UN-designated terrorists killed in India's Operation Sindoor.
  • The delegation explained to Panama's parliamentarians India's stance on terrorism and Pakistan's terror links.
  • The meeting with the President of the Republic of Panama comes as part of India's efforts to affirm its resolve against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
  • Panamanian foreign minister Javier Martinez Acha expressed his country's commitment to fighting against terrorism and tweeted support for India's message on terrorism.
  • Acha also mentioned that Pakistan's claims of innocence were "unacceptable" and that his country cannot tolerate countries sponsoring terrorism.
  • The Panamanian government expressed willingness to strengthen bilateral ties with India and also invited Prime Minister Modi to visit Panama soon.
  • The Tharoor-led delegation's message on terrorism was received in a "very receptive and open-hearted way" by Panamanian foreign minister Acha.
  • Panama condemns the terror attack in Kashmir and considers any country that serves as a safe haven for terrorists as condemnable.
  • The Panama government has shown enthusiasm for the idea of visiting India, with desires to make an agenda for President Mulino's trip to India.

Statistics:

  • The Tharoor-led delegation met with the President and the foreign minister of Panama, as well as the president of the Panama assembly and other parliamentarians.
  • At least one UN-designated terrorist was mourned by Pakistani Army officials at the funeral.
  • Panama has a non-permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council for the next two years.
  • Panama plans to continue friendship with India, which transcends governments and people, as per Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Carlos Arturo Hoyos.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times, "Shashi Tharoor-led team shows Panama leaders pictures of Pak Army officials at Jaish militants' funeral"

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