The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha called on Ms Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs today in Singapore.

2. Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha briefed the Singaporean side on India's stance on the events since the terror attack in Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor and new normal in India's strategy against terrorism. Не highlighted that this delegation brings representatives of different political parties together to convey India's united resolve against terrorism. The delegation members conveyed that the terrorist attack in Pahalgam was an attempt to disturb the trajectory of peace, development and normalcy in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Government of India deemed essential that the perpetrators and planners of the 22nd April terror attack be brought to justice. In response to this heinous act of terror, India launched Operation Sindoor, specifically targeted against the terrorist infrastructure. India's response was measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible.

3. The delegation members further conveyed that Operation Sindoor has carved out a new benchmark in India's fight against terrorism. If there is a terrorist attack on India, India will give a fitting reply. India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail. India will strike precisely and decisively at the terrorist hideouts developing under the cover of nuclear blackmail. India will not differentiate between the government sponsoring terrorism and the masterminds of terrorism. 

4. The delegation members requested Singapore's support in the fight against terrorism, particularly at multilateral fora like UN and FATF. As close friends and partners, India and Singapore will continue to work closely on regional and global issues, including on the issue of terrorism.

5. Senior Minister of State Ms Sim Ann conveyed that Singapore strongly condemns all acts of terrorism and stands with India against terrorism. She said that Singapore and India are close partners and will continue efforts to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.

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Vivek Vaibhav

(Release ID: 2131897)