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Supriya Sule, leading an all-party delegation, highlighted the Indian diaspora's enduring cultural ties in Ethiopia. During their visit, they connected with people from various Indian states, showcasing vibrant cultural continuity abroad. Discussions also focused on terrorism, with engagements aiming to advocate for a unified global definition of terrorism at the United Nations. Indian officials sought to strengthen international partnerships in fighting terrorism, using the opportunity to outline India's steadfast policies.

Key Points: Supriya Sule Leads Talks on Terrorism in Ethiopia with Diaspora

  • Supriya Sule addresses Indian diaspora's cultural ties in Ethiopia
  • Delegation discusses terrorism solutions with African Union
  • India seeks global support for anti-terror actions
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Indian diaspora might be staying in Ethiopia, but they have not forgotten their culture: Supriya Sule

Supriya Sule discusses India's anti-terror stance and cultural ties with diaspora in Ethiopia.

"They might be staying in Ethiopia, but they have not forgotten their culture. - Supriya Sule"

Addis Ababa, June 1

All-party delegation led by NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule which is on diplomatic mission to key global capitals to highlight India's stand on terrorism said on Sunday that during their visit, people from every state met the delegation and highlighted how the Indian diaspora have remained connected to their culture.

After meeting people from Indian community, Sule told ANI, "We are very happy as people from all over India met at the community event. People from every state met us. Several Maratahi people met us too. People from the Indian diaspora are wearing sarees and kurta here. This shows that they might be staying in Ethiopia, but they have not forgotten their culture"

Earlier in the day, the all-party delegation held a meeting with the Policy Studies Institute (PSI) Director General Fekadu Tsega and other members in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, who is part of the delegation, said their meetings with people and officials in Ethiopia were very useful.

He added that they all understand the problem of terrorism because they face it too. He said the African Union has a clear definition of terrorism, and they suggested taking it to the United Nations. They also discussed actions against countries that support terrorism.

"...All the interactions we had with various people, government bodies, politicians, think tanks, all have been very fruitful. They understand what terrorism is because they are also facing it day in and day out. They are with us... They condemn the terrorist activities... The African Union has a very comprehensive definition of terrorism. We suggested that they push it forward to the United Nations... We also talked about FATF's action on countries that harbour terrorism," Devarayalu said.

The all-party delegation led by Supriya Sule also includes Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Vikramjeet Singh Sahney, Manish Tewari, Anurag Singh Thakur, Lavu Sri Krishna devarayalu, Anand Sharma, former Minister of Commerce & Industry, V Muraleedharan, Former Minister of State for External Affairs, and Syed Akbaruddin, Former Permanent Representative of India to the UN.

The delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders in key countries.

The multi-party delegation, consisting of seven groups led by one MP each, has been initiated to counter global misinformation and highlight India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism.

- ANI

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Priya K.
Heartwarming to see our culture thriving in Ethiopia! 🇮🇳 The sarees and kurtas show how deeply our traditions are rooted in us, no matter where we go. Proud of our diaspora for keeping the Indian spirit alive abroad. More power to such cultural ambassadors!
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Rahul M.
While cultural connections are important, I hope the delegation also focused on strengthening economic ties with Ethiopia. Africa is the next big market, and we should leverage our diaspora for trade opportunities. Culture + commerce should go hand-in-hand.
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Anjali S.
The terrorism discussion is crucial 👏 Ethiopia understands our pain as they've faced similar threats. United we stand against terror! But I wish our leaders showed this same unity back home in Parliament instead of constant bickering.
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Vikram J.
Good initiative but why only Ethiopia? Our diaspora in Gulf countries faces much bigger challenges - from labor rights to cultural preservation. Hope such delegations visit them too. NRI welfare should be consistent across all regions.
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Sneha P.
As someone who lived abroad, I know how hard it is to maintain cultural roots. The Ethiopian Indian community deserves applause! 👏 Maybe our government could support more cultural exchange programs to help diaspora kids learn Indian languages and traditions.
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Karan D.
The African Union's clear definition of terrorism is noteworthy. India should collaborate more with African nations to build stronger counter-terror frameworks. Our shared challenges can become opportunities for deeper strategic partnerships.

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