An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by NCP MP Supriya Sule concluded its official visit to Ethiopia on Sunday, as part of India’s diplomatic outreach to reinforce its zero-tolerance policy on cross-border terrorism.
During the visit, the delegation engaged with Ethiopian dignitaries, media, academia, civil society representatives, think tanks, and the Indian diaspora, briefing them on the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam and the subsequent military response under Operation Sindoor.
The delegation described Operation Sindoor as a calibrated, targeted, and proportionate response, demonstrating India’s resolve to counter terrorism decisively without escalating regional tensions.
Highlighting India’s long-standing challenges with cross-border terrorism, the MPs stressed the urgency of identifying and holding accountable not just the perpetrators of terror but also their supporters, enablers, and those who offer moral or material backing. They noted that India has begun dismantling the terrorist infrastructure that has operated across its borders for decades.
The Ethiopian side, in turn, reaffirmed its own zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and expressed strong solidarity with India in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. The delegation thanked the Ethiopian leadership for its unequivocal support.
During interactions with the media and civil society, the delegation provided detailed briefings on India’s position and their engagements in Ethiopia, while also responding to questions on regional and global developments.
Addressing members of the Indian community in Ethiopia, the delegation praised them for upholding the values of tolerance, unity, and pluralism, and for resisting efforts aimed at destabilizing India’s social fabric.
Many Ethiopian nationals who had studied in India and now hold key positions in public life also expressed their support for India’s counter-terrorism measures.
