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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor praised the substantial discussions with US Vice President JD Vance during India's multi-party delegation visit. The 25-minute meeting occurred between Vance's calls with China's president and Germany's chancellor, highlighting its strategic timing. Tharoor emphasized the delegation successfully conveyed India's counter-terrorism stance following Operation Sindoor. The visit strengthened diplomatic ties while showcasing cross-party consensus on national security priorities.

Key Points: Shashi Tharoor Calls Meeting with US VP Vance Remarkable

  • Tharoor-led delegation met Vance amid high-profile diplomatic engagements
  • Discussion covered India's counter-terror stance post-Operation Sindoor
  • Multi-party delegation included BJP's Tejasvi Surya and Shiv Sena MPs
  • Visit aimed at global outreach on India's zero-tolerance terrorism policy
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Meeting with US Vice President Vance was remarkable: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Tharoor describes productive talks with US VP JD Vance amid packed diplomatic schedule during all-party delegation visit

"JD Vance, I must say, it was a remarkable meeting...we could not have had a better meeting - Shashi Tharoor"

New Delhi, June 10

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who led the all-party parliamentary delegation to the US, said that their meeting with US Vice President JD Vance was "remarkable."

Speaking to reporters, Tharoor stated that the two sides had "a good conversation" and the Indian delegation felt they "could not have had a better meeting." The delegation met Vance during their visit to the US last week.

On the delegation's meeting with Vance, he said, "JD Vance, I must say, it was a remarkable meeting. He gave us a good 20-25 minutes. It was a busy day. They just had a one-and-a-half-hour phone call with the Chinese president, he said, and they were about to go into a meeting with the German Chancellor. So, we were right in between. But we had a very good conversation."

"I can't say how good it was without revealing details that would not be appropriate to reveal. But again, we felt we could not have had a better meeting. We were able to make every single one of the points we wanted to make. I spoke for the delegation, and we got back exactly the kind of feedback we would have wanted. So I think we left very happy," he added.

He made these remarks after returning to India after the delegation concluded their visit to the US, Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil.

Shashi Tharoor led the all-party delegation which includes Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), GM Harish Balayogi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi, Tejasvi Surya (BJP), and Bhubaneswar Kalita (all from the BJP), Mallikarjun Devda (Shiv Sena), former Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu, and Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora.

The delegation was one of the seven all-party delegations formed by the central government. It was tasked with visiting several nations as part of the global outreach program, conveying India's stance of zero-tolerance against terrorism and discussing Operation Sindoor.

India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, which claimed 26 lives and injured several others.

The Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of over 100 terrorists affiliated with groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.

The Indian Armed Forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. India and Pakistan agreed for a cessation of hostilities on May 10.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Good to see cross-party representation in foreign engagements. When our leaders speak with one voice abroad, it strengthens India's position globally. Hope these discussions help counter Pakistan's terror propaganda effectively 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While the meeting sounds positive, I hope our delegation also raised concerns about US military aid to Pakistan. America can't play both sides - supporting Pakistan while calling India a strategic partner. Actions speak louder than diplomatic words.
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Amit S.
Tharoor sahab always represents India well abroad. His diplomatic experience shows! The US needs to understand our zero-tolerance policy on terror. Operation Sindoor was necessary after the Pahalgam attack - we can't keep turning the other cheek.
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Sunita R.
Interesting that this meeting happened right after Vance's call with China. Hope our leaders conveyed clearly that India won't compromise on border security, whether it's Pakistan-sponsored terror or Chinese incursions. Jai Hind! 🙏
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Vikram J.
The delegation seems well-balanced with MPs from different parties. But I wish we got more details about what exactly was discussed regarding Operation Sindoor. Transparency in foreign policy is important for public trust.
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Neha P.
While diplomatic meetings are important, I hope our leaders also focus on getting concrete results - like stricter sanctions on terror groups and stopping arms sales to Pakistan. The US owes India that much after decades of Pakistan's duplicity.

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