US Vice President Vance expressed full support for India's fight against terrorism: All-party delegation

US Vice President Vance expressed full support for India's fight against terrorism: All-party delegation

New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor who met with US Vice President JD Vance during an all-party global outreach campaign said that the meeting was outstanding and emphasised that there can be no moral or political equivalence between terrorists and their victims. Speaking after an all-party delegation’s meeting with JD Vance, Tharoor said, “The meeting with Vice President Vance was outstanding. Very clear. We made our position amply clear on this question of mediation.”

Tharoor added, “Mediation implies an equivalence between two parties — and there can be no equivalence between those who harbor terrorists and those who are victims of terrorism; between a multiparty democracy and a nation defending itself from repeated attacks. That message was clearly understood by Vice President Vance and others within the US administration.”

Vance expresses full support for India’s fight against terrorism

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, also part of the delegation, said the meeting with Vance was “fantastic” and that the US Vice President expressed unwavering support for the Indian government in its counter-terrorism efforts.

“Vice President Vance was categorical in his support for India’s stance. He acknowledged India’s right to deter future terrorist attacks and expressed deep sympathy for the victims of the Pahalgam attack,” Surya said.

Read More MEA slams Punjab CM Maan for his remarks on PM Modi's 5-nation tour, calls it 'irresponsible'

Vance was in India during the Pahalgam Attack

Surya noted that Vance happened to be in India on a four-day official visit when the Pahalgam terror attack took place. “He was also greatly appreciative of the responsible restraint that India showed even after repeated provocations by Pakistan and India very sternly dealing with the issue both militarily as well as diplomatically,” Surya said.

Read More Trump slaps 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico from August 1, deepening global trade rift

JD Vance visited India in April with his family. During their stay, Prime Minister Modi hosted them at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence in New Delhi. Vance's children, Vivek, Ewan, and Mirabel Rose, also spent time with the Prime Minister in a warm and informal setting.

Read More Israel says Iran could reach enriched uranium at nuclear site hit by US

Praise for India’s response to attack

Vance lauded the Indian government's response, calling it balanced both militarily and diplomatically. “He admired the way India handled the situation and stood by its commitment to global peace while defending its sovereignty,” Surya added.

The discussions also focused on enhancing US-India ties, especially in trade and strategic cooperation. Surya said Vance reiterated the strong personal bond he shares with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praised India’s transformation under his leadership.

“He expressed optimism about future trade relations and referred to India and the US as natural partners in prosperity and progress,” Surya said.

Tags:

About The Author

Aryan Age Picture

Welcome to Aryan Age, an English newspaper that has been serving readers since 2011 from Delhi. With a loyal circulation of over 19,000, we are dedicated to providing our readers with the latest news and information, as well as insightful analysis and commentary that help them navigate the complex and rapidly changing world.

Post Comment

Comment List

Latest News

Live Cricket Score

Advertisement

Science & Tech

Astronaut Shubanshu Shukla and NASA Axiom-4 crew prepare to return to earth on this date Astronaut Shubanshu Shukla and NASA Axiom-4 crew prepare to return to earth on this date
New Delhi: Indian astronaut Shubanshu Shukla, along with three other crew members of NASA’s Axiom-4 mission, is gearing up to...
How Nations Bizz Balances Breaking News with Deep-Dive Analysis in Business & Tech?

Health

UN warns 4 million could die from AIDS by 2029 as U.S. cuts HIV funding UN warns 4 million could die from AIDS by 2029 as U.S. cuts HIV funding
New Delhi: A recent UNAIDS report, which was released on Thursday, revealed that the sudden withdrawal of US investment into...
Is it just burnout or something serious? When should you take brain fog seriously, doctor answers

Lifestyle

Memory games to mental math: Try these brain exercises to improve your memory Memory games to mental math: Try these brain exercises to improve your memory
New Delhi: Your brain is one of the most important organs in the body. It controls different functions of the...
Consume these healthy, low-sodium snacks to satisfy your tea-time cravings, know recipe