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- In a warm exchange described as “candid and productive” by the Indian Embassy, the delegation briefed Landau on the nature of the Pahalgam attack and the objectives of Operation Sindoor.
- The visit comes in the wake of the deadly April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, and India’s subsequent launch of Operation Sindoor, aimed at dismantling terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
- The United States has reiterated its steadfast support for India in the global fight against terrorism following a high-level meeting between an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation and senior American officials in Washington.
The United States has reiterated its steadfast support for India in the global fight against terrorism following a high-level meeting between an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation and senior American officials in Washington. The visit comes in the wake of the deadly April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, and India’s subsequent launch of Operation Sindoor, aimed at dismantling terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The Indian delegation, led by Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor, concluded the US leg of its multi-nation tour with a pivotal meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. The group included parliamentarians from across the political spectrum and former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
In a warm exchange described as “candid and productive” by the Indian Embassy, the delegation briefed Landau on the nature of the Pahalgam attack and the objectives of Operation Sindoor. The mission, Indian officials said, reflects New Delhi’s resolve to eliminate cross-border terrorism and safeguard national security.
Deputy Secretary Landau praised the discussions, posting on X (formerly Twitter) that it was a “GREAT” meeting and reaffirming America’s solidarity with India. “The US stands strong with India in the fight against terrorism,” Landau stated. He added that the conversation also touched on expanding US-India trade and commercial ties, key pillars of the strategic partnership between the two nations.
A statement from the US State Department underscored Landau’s message, highlighting the mutual commitment to deepen cooperation across strategic, economic, and counterterrorism fronts.
The Indian delegation also met with US Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. According to the Indian Embassy, the senator conveyed condolences for the victims of the Pahalgam attack and expressed support for India’s right to defend itself from repeated terrorist provocations.
In a separate telephonic conversation, Dr. Tharoor spoke with Senator Cory Booker, also on the Foreign Relations Committee. Describing the call as “warm and productive,” Tharoor briefed Booker on the nature of threats emanating from across India’s borders and outlined India’s response via Operation Sindoor. Senator Booker condemned terrorism “unequivocally” and voiced continued support for the India-US strategic relationship.
The bipartisan Indian delegation also included MPs Sarfaraz Ahmad, Ganti Harish Madhur Balayogi, Shashank Mani Tripathi, Bhubaneswar Kalita, Milind Deora, and Tejasvi Surya, reflecting a unified national stance on the issue of terrorism. On Thursday night, the delegation attended a reception hosted by the Indian Embassy, where they engaged with a wide range of US lawmakers and policy experts.
As global focus on terrorism intensifies, the meeting marked a significant moment in US-India diplomatic engagement, with both nations aligning closely on counterterrorism goals while reaffirming their broader strategic alliance.
