India’s global anti-terror outreach begins: Here’s why these 33 nations were selected for delegations’ visits

New Delhi, May 2025 — In response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Indian military strikes on terror launch pads in Pakistan and PoK under Operation Sindoor, India has launched a wide-reaching global diplomatic mission aimed at building support against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

Seven multi-party Indian parliamentary delegations will visit 33 strategically chosen countries spanning nearly every continent, with the exception of Australia.

Objective of the Outreach

The initiative seeks to:

• Expose Pakistan’s role in sponsoring terrorism

• Counter anti-India narratives at international platforms, especially the UN Security Council (UNSC)

• Strengthen global consensus on counter-terrorism

• Engage influential nations and blocs to amplify India’s position diplomatically

Delegation Composition and Travel Groups

• Group 1 (Baijayant Panda, BJP): Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Algeria

• Group 2 (Ravi Shankar Prasad, BJP): UK, France, Germany, EU, Italy, Denmark

• Group 3 (Sanjay Kumar Jha, JDU): Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Singapore

• Group 4 (Shrikant Shinde, Shiv Sena): UAE, Liberia, Congo (DRC), Sierra Leone

• Group 5 (Shashi Tharoor, Congress): USA, Panama, Guyana, Brazil, Colombia

• Group 6 (Kanimozhi, DMK): Spain, Greece, Slovenia, Latvia, Russia

• Group 7 (Supriya Sule, NCP): Egypt, Qatar, Ethiopia, South Africa

Why These 33 Countries Were Chosen

1. UNSC Relevance
   Many of these countries are either current or upcoming UNSC members, whose votes and views are pivotal. These include:

   • Permanent Members: USA, UK, France, Russia

   • Non-Permanent Members: Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Panama, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia

2. Regional and Global Influence
   Countries like Japan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, Malaysia, and Indonesia are vital due to their regional leadership in blocs such as:

   • GCC (Gulf)

   • ASEAN (Southeast Asia)

   • African Union

3. Strategic Partnerships
   Several countries have strong economic, defense, or diplomatic ties with India, including:

   • Russia (traditional ally)

   • Brazil (BRICS & G20 partner)

   • Japan (QUAD partner)

   • Indonesia, whose president was the 2025 Republic Day chief guest

4. Africa Engagement
   Countries like Sierra Leone, Liberia, DRC, and Ethiopia reflect India’s deepening presence in Africa through development aid, peacekeeping history, and diplomatic missions.

5. EU & Regional Blocs
   Engagement with the European Union aims to address global terror frameworks and Pakistan’s lobbying efforts within European institutions.

Conclusion

This unprecedented diplomatic blitz by India reflects its sharpened strategy to:

• Isolate Pakistan globally on the issue of terrorism

• Mobilize UNSC support ahead of Pakistan’s upcoming non-permanent membership term

• Build durable coalitions and shape international narratives on counter-terrorism

With these strategic visits, India is asserting itself not just as a victim of terror, but as a proactive global player shaping the anti-terror agenda worldwide.