May 23: A high-level all-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Dr.
Shrikant Eknath Shinde arrived in Abu Dhabi today. The UAE is
the first stop of the broader four-nation diplomatic outreach. The
delegations held meetings with UAE leadership and media to
brief on the significance of Operation Sindoor and reaffirm
India’s firm stance against cross-border terrorism. Earlier, the
UAE was among the first countries to issue a statement
categorically condemning the Pahalgam terrorist attack. UAE
leaders, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al
Nahyan and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister His
Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan personally
conveyed their condolences to PM Narendra Modi and EAM Dr. S
Jaishankar over phone calls.
The delegation comprised Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, Shri ET
Mohmd Basheer, Shri Atul Garg, Shri Sasmit Patra, Shri Manan
Kumar Mishra, Shri Surendrajeet Singh Ahluwalia, and former
Ambassador Shri Sujan Chinoy.
Earlier today, the delegation met with HH Sheikh Nahyan
Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Co-Existence. His
Highness conveyed his deep condolences for the Pahalgam
terrorist attacks. The delegation highlighted the perpetration of
cross-border terrorism and efforts to cause social disharmony in
India by Pakistan. H.H. commented, “India and UAE will tackle
terrorism together. The UAE will always stand by India.”
