India’s global anti-terror outreach has officially commenced as seven all-party delegations set out to visit 33 strategically selected countries, reinforcing India’s firm stance against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. This extensive diplomatic initiative follows recent developments including the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s military strikes on terror launch pads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor.

Why These 33 Countries?

The selection of these countries is a result of careful diplomatic and strategic reasoning aimed at maximizing India’s influence and highlighting Pakistan’s sinister face hidden behind its oft-proclaimed victimhood.

Focus on United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Members

A primary factor in selecting these nations was their status as members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). India’s outreach targets both permanent members — United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia — and non-permanent members such as Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Panama, South Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia.

This is critical because the UNSC holds a pivotal role in maintaining global security and coordinating counter-terrorism efforts. Given Pakistan’s impending non-permanent membership on the UNSC for 17 months, India’s aim is to proactively sensitize these countries about Pakistan’s persistent support for terrorism and prevent any anti-India narratives from gaining ground.

Engagement with Regionally and Globally Influential Countries

India has included countries with significant regional and global influence:

• Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait

• ASEAN countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore

• African Union members: South Africa, Ethiopia

• Strategic allies like Japan (Quad member), Russia (historic ally), and Brazil (BRICS, G20 member) are also key parts of the outreach.

These countries play crucial roles in their respective regions’ geopolitics and economics, and many have strong or growing ties with India, making their support important for shaping international opinion against terrorism.

Presence and Partnerships in Africa

India’s historical and ongoing engagement with Africa is evident with countries like Sierra Leone, Liberia, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ethiopia included in the outreach. India’s long-standing peacekeeping presence, development aid, and diplomatic missions in these nations underline their importance in India’s global strategy.

• Notably, Sierra Leone is a current non-permanent UNSC member and a focal point for India’s African partnerships.

• India's role in UN peacekeeping missions and developmental projects enhances its diplomatic clout in Africa.

Outreach to European Union and Regional Blocs

One delegation will engage with the European Union headquarters in Brussels, aiming to strengthen India’s ties and highlight Pakistan’s role in global terrorism to influential EU policymakers.

India is also focusing on regional groupings like the African Union and ASEAN, which hold significant sway in global consensus-building on terrorism issues.

Combating Pakistan’s Influence

Many of the countries visited have historically been arenas where Pakistan tries to wield influence, especially in the Gulf region and Southeast Asia. India’s delegations are tasked with exposing Pakistan’s duplicity and terror sponsorship, pushing back against misinformation, and presenting India’s "new normal" approach to cross-border terrorism — a more assertive stance exemplified by Operation Sindoor.

Gathering Global Support

India’s mission is twofold: expose Pakistan’s terror sponsorship and forge a strong international consensus against terrorism that includes robust diplomatic support for India’s position.

• The presence of countries with Indian diaspora populations, such as Guyana and Panama, further strengthens India’s diplomatic outreach.

• Many countries on the list are also current or upcoming UNSC members, whose backing is crucial in global counter-terrorism policymaking.

Conclusion

India’s outreach to these 33 countries demonstrates a multifaceted diplomatic campaign designed to:

• Present a united and strong front against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism on global platforms,

• Educate key global actors about the realities of cross-border terror threats faced by India,

• Reinforce India’s commitment to peace while maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism,

• Build strategic partnerships that support India’s vision of regional and global security.

By engaging influential nations, international organizations, and regional blocs, India aims to reshape the global narrative on terrorism and ensure that Pakistan’s longstanding promotion of terror is widely condemned and countered on diplomatic fronts worldwide. This initiative marks a significant step in India’s foreign policy, emphasizing the need for collective international action against terrorism.

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