Ex-UN Top Diplomat Tharoor Lands in Guyana as India Expands Anti-Terror Campaign

India’s all-party parliamentary delegation has just arrived in Guyana as part of the ongoing global diplomatic outreach, which is aimed at building global consensus against terrorism in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam attack.

Led by Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor, the delegation was warmly received at Cheddi Jagan International Airport by officials. The Embassy of India in Guyana stated: “The visit conveys India’s unequivocal message of zero tolerance for terrorism. India is resolute and stands united in our fight.”

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The Guyana stop follows a string of high-profile visits across strategic regions—from New York to Seoul, Tokyo, Bahrain, and Qatar. While the message has remained consistent—India condemns terrorism in all forms—each location has seen a nuanced application of India’s evolving diplomatic bandwidth. That includes a combination of strategic firmness and value-based engagement.

VIDEO | Head of the all-party delegation to five countries including the US Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) paid tribute to the victims of 9/11 terror attack in New York just after his arrival in the city for diplomatic outreach against Pakistan sponsored terrorism.

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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 25, 2025

As a former UN diplomat and formidable voice in global affairs, a widely read columnist and author of over two dozen books, Tharoor has served as a bridge between India's hard-line anti-terror position and its commitment to dialogue, pluralism, and rule of law.

In New York, his visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and remarks to U.S. think tanks marked a symbolic alignment between India’s and America’s shared trauma and security vision. “We are not seeking escalation, but we will not absorb aggression in silence,” he said during media interactions. His framing of a "new normal" has become a recurring phrase across the mission.

@ShashiTharoor led delegation pays tribute at 9/11 memorial; addresses shared trauma, “We came both as a reminder that this is a shared problem but also out of a spirit of solidarity with the victims who include Indians, Americans & many other nationalities who were affected.” pic.twitter.com/TvlkAqRRlk
— Katherine Abraham (@katie_abraham) May 25, 2025

In South Korea, MP Sanjay Kumar Jha led engagements that focused on diaspora solidarity and strategic precision, while in Doha, the delegation was reassured by Qatari lawmakers that “terrorism must be condemned globally.” External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s engagements in Germany further emphasized India’s alignment with EU values of rules-based order and cooperative security.

Just as the US showed such resolution, determination in wake of 9/11, so too our country has stood up against the forces of evil who attacked us on Apr 22 in Pahalgam: @ShashiTharoor at 9/11 Memorial
I report @PTI_News https://t.co/PkqWALPKNm @IndiainNewYork @binaysrikant76
— Yoshita Singh योषिता सिंह (@Yoshita_Singh) May 25, 2025

Against this rapidly evolving backdrop, Tharoor’s presence in Guyana reflects India’s strategic assertiveness as well as its expanding soft power. With his diplomatic track record, fluency in multilateral forums, and deep engagement with the Global South, Tharoor is well-positioned to advance conversations on security, democracy, and shared prosperity—key concerns for Caribbean nations with large diaspora populations and histories of postcolonial solidarity with India.

At 9/11 Memorial.
We are hoping to be able to explain to the world how importance it is for all of us to stand together against this scourge of terrorism.-MP @ShashiTharoor #ZeroToleranceForTerrorism #OperationSindoor #JusticeServed
One mission.
One message.
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— #TharoorSoulOfIndia (@jameelsjam) May 24, 2025

The delegation will participate in Guyana’s 59th Independence Day celebrations and engage with local leaders, media, and diaspora voices. The focus has to remain consistent: India’s fight is not with any nation or faith, but with the infrastructure that enables violence across borders. And in delivering that message, India is led by voices that can negotiate, persuade, and represent the country’s democratic character on the global stage.

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