Earlier in the day, the Indian delegation also met with Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino at the Presidential House to discuss broader issues of security cooperation and mutual support.
May 29, 2025Referring directly to India’s retaliation after recent attacks, he stated, “Even the land of Mahatma Gandhi will not turn the other cheek. We will respond.”
May 29, 2025Earlier in the day, the delegation also met with Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Martinez Acha, who voiced unequivocal support for India’s stance.
May 29, 2025Tharoor noted that the Panamanian Foreign Minister received India’s message on terrorism in a “receptive and open-hearted” manner.
May 29, 2025Tharoor addressed the Indian diaspora, delivering a strong message against terrorism and condemning Pakistan for sponsoring cross-border attacks, particularly in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
May 28, 2025“Unfortunately, our desire to just be left alone is not reciprocated by our friends on the other side of the border,” said Tharoor.
May 28, 2025Tharoor reiterated India’s firm stance on terrorism, recounting the events after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians.
May 28, 2025Tharoor emphasized that while India is a democracy with diverse political views, the nation is united when it comes to national security.
May 28, 2025During their three-day stay in Panama City, the delegation will meet with government officials, members of the media, strategic experts, the Indian diaspora, and other key figures.
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