Indian Parliamentary Delegation Arrives in UAE for Counter Terrorism Outreach
Indian Parliamentary Delegation Arrives in UAE for Counter Terrorism Outreach
Multi party parliamentary delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde arrived in Abu Dhabi on Thursday morning as part of India’s global diplomatic initiative to highlight its counter-terrorism efforts and to brief the international community on operation Sindoor
The delegation was officially received by Ahmed Mir Khoori, Member of the Federal National Council of the UAE, and Indian Ambassador to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir. The multi-party group represents a cross-section of India’s political landscape and aims to brief international counterparts on India’s counter-terrorism responses while strengthening cooperation with global partners.
The delegation comprises BJP MPs Bansuri Swaraj, Atul Garg, and Rajya Sabha member Manan Kumar Mishra, who is also a senior advocate. Also included are Indian Union Muslim League MP ET Mohammed Basheer, Biju Janata Dal MP Sasmit Patra, BJP leader SS Ahluwalia, and former diplomat Sujan Chinoy. The group’s broader itinerary extends beyond the UAE to include visits to Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sierra Leone.
During their two-day stay in the UAE, the delegation will participate in high-level meetings in Abu Dhabi, beginning with an interaction with Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. They are also scheduled to hold discussions at the Federal National Council with Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuami and other senior council members.
Additional meetings have been arranged with officials from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Media Office. The delegation will engage with local media through an interaction with The National newspaper and participate in a session with strategic political affairs analyst Amjad Taha.
A significant component of the visit includes outreach to the Indian diaspora community, with an event planned at the Indian Embassy’s auditorium in Abu Dhabi. This engagement reflects India’s emphasis on maintaining strong connections with its overseas communities while advancing diplomatic objectives.
