'India-UAE together in fight against terrorism': Shrikant Shinde-led all-party delegation meets UAE Minister

The all-party delegation of Members of Parliament, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, met with Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuami, Chairman of the Defence Affairs, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee of the UAE Federal National Council, in Abu Dhabi.

The delegation included BJP MPs Bansuri Swaraj and Atul Garg, Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra, BJP leader SS Ahluwalia, IUML MP ET Mohammed Basheer, BJD MP Sasmit Patra, and Ambassador Sujan Chinoy.

“India-UAE together in the fight against terrorism! The All-party delegation led by @DrSEShinde held a fruitful meeting with HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan @uaetolerance in Abu Dhabi. Reaffirmed their commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” said India in UAE on X.

Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuami, Chairman of the Defence Affairs, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee, UAE Federal National Council said, “Terrorism has no religion, no nationality. It is an evil for all humanity.”

“We are in agreement that terrorism is a threat not just to a single nation or region, but it is a global threat. We believe that we as an international community should come together, especially the Members of Parliament, we have to work on putting plans and strategy and engage in creating a better future for all humanity...This meeting emphasises our commitment to work together to counter terrorism and create a better future for our people and the region,” he added.

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde said that UAE is standing shoulder to shoulder with full commitment with India against terrorism. “The clear-cut message given by the UAE was - we stand against terrorism with India, fighting terrorism.”

He added, “The message has been very clear from the UAE counterparts that we are with you against this terrorism and the message was given that terrorism cannot proliferate in the name of any religion. A clear-cut from both ministers were very clear. I think it is very important for the progress of both nations and also the nations in the neighbourhood. Terrorism is not only related to India, the message was given that it is not an attack only on India but an attack on humanity. I think all of these hold great importance. UAE is the first one to condemn the attack on India...”

Highlighting the significance of the visit and the diversity of political voices in the group, delegation leader Shrikant Shinde said it was crucial to present India's position to the world.

“I am fortunate to lead a group going to UAE and West Africa. It is very important to give a message to the world about what India has been facing for many years, including Pakistan's support and funding of terrorism,” he said, adding, “India and Pakistan gained independence at the same time, but India has progressed economically, while Pakistan has progressed only in terrorism.”

India carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7, following which Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions.

The on ground hostilities ended with an understanding on stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10.

(With inputs from agencies)