Shashi Tharoor-led delegation meets JD Vance, discusses counter-terrorism efforts

The Indian Parliamentarians' delegation on global outreach over Operation Sindoor, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, on Thursday, met with US Vice President JD Vance in Washington DC and discussed a range of issues, including the two countries' efforts on counter-terrorism.

The delegation, which also included BJP MPs Bhubaneswar Kalita and Tejasvi Surya, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MP Sarfraz Ahmad and former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who served as ambassador to the US, posed for a photo with the US Vice President after holding talks with him.

They presented India's point of view on the May 7 Operation Sindoor precision strikes carried out against Pakistani terror infrastructure in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians.

"Excellent meeting with Vice President@JDVancetoday in Washington D.C. with our delegation. We had comprehensive discussions covering a wide array of critical issues, from counter-terrorism efforts to enhancing technological cooperation. A truly constructive & productive exchange for strengthening



India-US strategic partnership, with a great meeting of minds," Tharoor posted on X, also sharing a photo from the occasion.

Notably, JD Vance was in India when the dastardly attack took place in Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley on April 22. He condemned the attack as "devastating and horrific".

"Usha and I extend our condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. Over the past few days, we have been overcome with the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this horrific attack," the US Vice President said.

The Shashi Tharoor-led team reached the US on June 3 after the delegation completed visit to Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil.

Shashi Tharoor had earlier said that India has made it clear Pakistan will pay a heavier price for sponsoring terror unless it takes serious action against terrorism.

Earlier, Tharoor defended India’s precision strikes, saying the name Operation Sindoor was not only symbolically potent but also emotionally resonant.