India has launched a massive global diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, dispatching seven all-party delegations to 33 countries and the European Union to build support for its anti-terror stance and expose Pakistan’s alleged duplicity on terrorism. The Ministry of External Affairs held briefings this week, with more scheduled tomorrow as the first delegation begins its tour today.
Sources familiar with the closed-door briefing revealed that the ministry specifically addressed recent claims of U.S. mediation in the post-operation ceasefire. It was clarified that Pakistan had initiated contact with India on May 10, with the Pakistani DGMO attempting to reach out around 11 a.m. Despite initial issues with the hotline, a message was later sent via the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi requesting a conversation. The actual call took place around 3:30 p.m., after India’s DGMO became available. A ceasefire agreement was reached during that call.
“The claim of U.S. President Donald Trump's mediation is inaccurate,” said a senior source. “The initiative came from Islamabad. Backchannel communication is routine with several nations, but there was no external mediation here.”
The briefing also highlighted a significant shift in China's response. Unlike previous occasions, China refrained from condemning India’s actions and instead expressed regret, a move interpreted by Indian officials as a notable softening of Beijing's position.
As for Pakistan, sources stated that India will counter Islamabad’s attempts to portray itself as a victim. "India will present strong evidence and narratives to highlight Pakistan’s ongoing support for terrorism,” said a senior official at the briefing.
The delegations, representing a wide political spectrum, are tasked with engaging political leaders, diplomats, lawmakers, journalists, academics, and members of the Indian diaspora. Countries chosen include both current and future members of the United Nations Security Council, reflecting India's focus on influencing global narratives at top diplomatic levels.
Leaders of the seven delegations include BJP’s Baijayant Panda and Ravi Shankar Prasad, JD(U)'s Sanjay Kumar Jha, Shiv Sena’s Shrikant Shinde, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, DMK MP Kanimozhi, and Supriya Sule from the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction).
So far, three delegations – led by Jha, Kanimozhi, and Shinde – have been briefed, with the remaining four set to be debriefed on Wednesday.
The campaign marks a rare show of political unity and a high-profile foreign policy push in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, aimed at cementing global support for India's zero-tolerance approach to terrorism.
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