In a major diplomatic win for India, Colombia retracts statement for Pakistan after Shashi Tharoor-led delegation expressed disappointment over its earlier stance. The Colombian government initially offered condolences for the loss of lives in Pakistan following India’s precision strikes on terror infrastructure.
However, after discussions with the Indian delegation, Colombia’s Vice Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio announced the withdrawal of the statement, acknowledging India’s position on terrorism and cross-border attacks.
Tharoor’s Strong Response to Colombia’s Initial Statement
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading the multi-party delegation, voiced concerns over Colombia’s equating terrorists with victims. He emphasized that India’s military action was a response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians.
Tharoor stated, “There can be no equivalence between those who attack and those who defend. We are pleased that Colombia now understands our position.”
India’s Global Outreach Against Terrorism
The Indian delegation, including BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, Shiv Sena’s Milind Deora, and former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu, has been visiting Guyana, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, and the US to highlight India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism.
Their discussions with Colombian officials reinforced India’s stance, leading to the official withdrawal of the statement supporting Pakistan.
Final Thoughts
The Colombia retracts statement for Pakistan development marks a significant diplomatic victory for India. As global discussions on terrorism and security continue, India remains firm in its counterterrorism policies.
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