Lawmakers from Pakistan potentially following suit of India and dispatching representatives to foreign nations.
India and Pakistan are trading their diplomatic moves following recent tensions, particularly after the tumultuous Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor. Here's a lowdown on both countries' strategies:
India's Global Push
India is aggressively stepping up its diplomatic game with a comprehensive, bipartisan approach to expose Pakistan's alleged support of cross-border terrorism and strengthen their zero-tolerance policy against it. Seven high-profile delegations, consisting of parliamentarians, political leaders, and former diplomats from various parties, will embark on a global tour starting May 22, 2025. Notable delegates include Shashi Tharoor (Congress), Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP), and Supriya Sule (NCP).
The itinerary covers key international capitals, such as the US, UK, Japan, and Gulf nations. The aim is to project a unified Indian stand against terrorism and emphasize their resolute approach to tackling this issue.
Pakistan's Counterstrategy
Unsurprisingly, Pakistan isn't far behind in firing its diplomatic artillery. They plan to send a delegation to key global capitals, led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). Their objective? To counter what they call Indian propaganda and present Pakistan's stand on the recent conflict.
The exact timeline for Pakistan's diplomatic outreach hasn't been disclosed yet, but it's anticipated to follow closely in India's footsteps.
Both countries are in a diplomatic dance-off, attempting to sway global perceptions and relationships in their favor—particularly regarding Kashmir and cross-border terrorism. Let the games begin!
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- India's government is focusing on a global tour starting May 22, 2025, with high-profile delegations visiting key international capitals such as the US, UK, Japan, and Gulf nations to amplify India's zero-tolerance policy against cross-border terrorism and project a unified Indian stand against terrorism, including leaders like Shashi Tharoor, Ravi Shankar Prasad, and Supriya Sule.
- Pakistan, meanwhile, intends to counter India's diplomatic maneuvers by sending a delegation led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to various global capitals, aiming to present Pakistan's stand on the recent conflict and challenge Indian propaganda, although the exact timeline for their diplomatic outreach remains unclear.
- As India and Pakistan engage in a diplomatic dance-off, both countries are striving to influence global perceptions and relationships, particularly regarding the ongoing issues of Kashmir and cross-border terrorism.
