India Briefs Presidential Adviser on Pahalgam Attack in Brasília
Continuing India’s expansive 33-nation diplomatic campaign following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, a high-level all-party parliamentary delegation led by MP and former UN Under-Secretary-General Dr. Shashi Tharoor met in Brasília with Ambassador Celso Amorim, Chief Adviser to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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According to sources in the Indian Embassy, the Indian delegation briefed Ambassador Amorim on India’s resolute military and diplomatic response to the Pahalgam killings, which claimed 26 civilian lives in Jammu & Kashmir. The discussions also covered the broader threat posed by cross-border terrorism and the importance of building international consensus on zero tolerance for extremist violence.
Ambassador Amorim—Brazil’s former Minister of External Relations and Defence—was receptive to India’s position and reaffirmed Brazil’s continued support in the global fight against terrorism, according to diplomatic officials familiar with the meeting.
The Indian side emphasised that the Pahalgam attack, like recent acts of ideological violence witnessed globally—from Washington to Boulder—underscored the urgent need for coordinated international mechanisms to address not just terror groups, but also their enablers and sponsors. The delegation conveyed that India’s response under Operation Sindoor was measured, proportionate, and non-escalatory, reflecting a new security doctrine that does not distinguish between terrorists and the states that harbour them.
The meeting with Ambassador Amorim also focused on shared commitments to peace, security, democratic values, and South-South cooperation. India conveyed appreciation for Brazil’s support in multilateral forums, particularly on issues of UN reform, counterterrorism cooperation, and Global South solidarity.
Our day in Brasilia begins with a visit to the Presidential Palace, where we meet with my old friend the Diplomatic Advisor to the President, Ambassador Celso Amorim (Brazil’s longest-serving Foreign Minister twice & Defence Minister once). A full &rewarding discussion followed. pic.twitter.com/GPJi03O6jk
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) June 2, 2025
This interaction is part of India's broader diplomatic outreach aimed at reshaping global discourse on terrorism through structured dialogue, cross-party representation, and civil society engagement. The campaign, launched in the aftermath of the Pahalgam massacre, spans engagements with think tanks, governments, and diaspora groups in 33 capitals—including Berlin, Tokyo, New York, Madrid, Kuala Lumpur, and now Brasília.
Excellent discussion with Deputy Filipe Barros, president of Committee on Foreign Affairs and National Defense in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies. Grateful for his strong show of solidarity with India as we confront the global challenge of terrorism. A testament to our growing… pic.twitter.com/xTTRnAKg3M
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) June 2, 2025
By placing terrorism at the centre of diplomatic discussions and linking it to shared global threats, India is attempting to consolidate a normative shift in how the world addresses state-linked extremism. In Latin America—where India is expanding trade and strategic ties—this visit marks an important step in affirming bilateral alignment on security and democratic resilience.