An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha returned to Delhi from Malaysia on Tuesday, concluding its outreach campaign aimed at strengthening international support against terrorism and building a shared understanding of security threats.
During their visit, the delegation met with YB Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr.) Johari bin Abdul, Speaker of the House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat), and members of the Parliamentary Special Committee on International Relations and International Trade, chaired by YB Wong Chen.
The Speaker reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to peace and appreciated India’s briefing on its counter-terrorism efforts. The delegation also engaged with representatives of the Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism (SEARCCT), led by Director General Datin Paduka Nur Ashikin Mohd Taib.
In discussions with SEARCCT, the Indian side highlighted the Centre’s role in the India-Malaysia Joint Working Group on Counterterrorism and stressed the need for greater regional synergy, especially in legal frameworks, counter-terror financing, community resilience, and research on cross-border terrorism.
The engagements in Malaysia reinforced the India–Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and underscored a shared commitment to regional peace and security.
Speaking to IANS upon returning to Delhi, Sanjay Jha reflected on the outcomes of the multi-nation tour, which included Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
“Four or five key messages emerged from the visit,” he said. “First, the delegation delivered a strong, united message—that all parties in India stand together in the fight against terrorism. Second, countries across the region unequivocally condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and expressed condolences for the 26 victims.”
He added, “Third, India’s response—targeting only terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir—was marked by restraint and precision. Fourth, flights have resumed in Jammu and Kashmir, and a Cabinet meeting was held in Pahalgam to assess the situation. We urged that action should be taken against Pakistan by the FATF (Financial Action Task Force).”
The delegation’s visit, which included stops in Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia, aimed to deepen India’s diplomatic and security cooperation, while reaffirming its commitment to regional peace, counter-terrorism, and sustainable development.
Apart from Jha, the delegation included BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lal, Pradan Baruah, and Hemang Joshi; TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee; CPI(M) MP John Brittas; Congress leader Salman Khurshid; and former diplomat Ambassador Mohan Kumar.
(With inputs from IANS)
