Indian Anti-Terror Delegation Led by Former UN Diplomat Shashi Tharoor Touches Down in New York
An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor has arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The visit to the United States underscores India’s strategic outreach to build international consensus against cross-border terrorism and deepen bilateral cooperation.
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The New York leg is part of India’s ongoing 33-nation global diplomatic mission launched in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The mission aims to expose terror financing networks, engage global leadership, and amplify India’s security and foreign policy priorities through multilateral dialogue and parliamentary engagement.
New York, US: An all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport pic.twitter.com/Us7m0vRy8l
— IANS (@ians_india) May 24, 2025
Led by Dr. Tharoor—a former Minister of State for External Affairs and a seasoned diplomat—the delegation is expected to engage with U.S. lawmakers, think tanks, Indian diaspora groups, and representatives from the United Nations. These engagements are designed to present India’s case on terrorism, advocate for stronger counterterror mechanisms, and foster cultural and political ties.
Jai Hind…. ๐ฎ๐ณ pic.twitter.com/KrSMwxNh14
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) May 23, 2025
This visit comes amid similar high-level stops in Germany, South Korea, Qatar and Africa, and Japan. It also complements India’s participation in the BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting in Brazil, illustrating the breadth of India's soft power and hard diplomacy approaches under Operation Sindoor.
Happening soon: A delegation of Indian parliamentarians led by @ShashiTharoor will soon arrive at the 9/11 memorial in New York City to pay tribute to victims of the Sept 11 terrorist attacks. @IndianEmbassyUS @IndiainNewYork @AmbVMKwatra @binaysrikant76 @MEAIndia @PTI_News pic.twitter.com/uzIP9OOLW1
— Yoshita Singh เคฏोเคทिเคคा เคธिंเคน (@Yoshita_Singh) May 24, 2025
With India–US ties evolving as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific security and multilateral cooperation, this visit carries significant symbolic and strategic weight. The Indian delegation’s messaging is expected to emphasize shared democratic values, security collaboration, and the need for a unified global stance against terrorism.
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