India’s Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, reaffirmed the country’s firm stance against terrorism, declaring “zero tolerance” as the new global standard during a high-level diplomatic interaction in Tokyo as part of Operation Sindoor’s global outreach.
Speaking before a gathering of ambassadors and diplomats from nations including Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Russia, Brazil, Australia, and others, Ambassador George highlighted the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22 that claimed 26 lives.
“Twenty-six innocent tourists were attacked and killed. Jammu and Kashmir had returned to peace—schools were open, elections were held, business and tourism were thriving—when this act of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan disrupted normalcy,” he said.
He noted that despite giving Pakistan time to act against the perpetrators, no meaningful action followed.
“On May 7, India took decisive action through Operation Sindoor and targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and PoK,” said George.
Ambassador George emphasized that Operation Sindoor was not just a tactical strike but a message to the world:
“It set a new parameter, a new normal in how India responds to terrorism.”
Quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s post-operation speech, he outlined India’s three-fold doctrine:
- India will respond to terror on its own terms.
- Nuclear blackmail will not deter India from striking back.
- No distinction will be made between a government that shelters terrorists and the terrorists themselves.
He also cited disturbing visuals of terrorists being given state funerals in Pakistan, using it to underline India’s message:
“The new normal is very clear—zero tolerance to terrorism.”
The remarks were made during a breakfast interaction hosted by the Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, on a diplomatic visit to Japan from May 22 to 24.
During the visit, the delegation met with Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, and Takashi Endo, Chairman of Japan’s House Committee on National Security. These key Japanese figures reaffirmed Japan’s support for India’s anti-terror efforts.
The Indian delegation also briefed Japanese think tanks, further reinforcing India’s commitment to a global stance against terrorism. The discussions drew widespread support for India’s zero tolerance policy.
This outreach is part of India’s broader diplomatic initiative following Operation Sindoor, aimed at building international consensus against state-sponsored terrorism and projecting India’s unified domestic stance through a multi-party representation.