What Happened During Shashi Tharoor's Meeting with US Vice President JD Vance?
Significant Discussions on India-US Relations
Washington: On Thursday, Shashi Tharoor led an All-Party Parliamentary Delegation in a productive meeting with US Vice President JD Vance in Washington. The discussions centered around Operation Sindoor, the terrorism challenges faced by India, and broader regional security issues.
The Indian Embassy in the United States shared on X that the delegation emphasized enhancing the India-US partnership, particularly in counter-terrorism efforts.
The All Party Parliamentary Delegation led by Dr. @ShashiTharoor called on Vice President JD Vance @VP this morning. The conversation focused on strengthening the India – US partnership including cooperation in counter-terrorism domain. pic.twitter.com/No9qLbPr3I
— India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) June 5, 2025
Tharoor expressed satisfaction with the meeting, highlighting the comprehensive discussions that took place, which included topics like counter-terrorism and technological collaboration. He described the exchange as constructive and beneficial for fortifying the strategic partnership between India and the US.
Vice President Vance had previously condemned the Pahalgam terror attack that occurred on April 22 during his visit to India, expressing solidarity with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and offering US assistance in combating terrorism.
In a heartfelt message, Vance and his wife Usha extended their condolences to the victims of the Pahalgam attack, reflecting on their admiration for India and its people.
Earlier that day, Tharoor engaged with Ambassador Ken Juster at the Council on Foreign Relations, discussing India's ongoing battle against terrorism.
On Wednesday, the delegation met with key members of the Indian diaspora in the US, reinforcing India's united stance against terrorism and the significance of Operation Sindoor. Diaspora members conveyed their solidarity with terrorism victims and support for India's efforts.
Gregory Meeks, a member of Congress, expressed his condolences for the Pahalgam attack and reaffirmed the commitment to the US-India partnership during the delegation's visit.
The delegation also interacted with the Indian and American Press Corps at the Embassy, aiming to inform them about Operation Sindoor and the terrorism challenges India faces.
In a press conference, Tharoor emphasized the importance of sharing India's narrative and experiences with global audiences, noting that every individual they met condemned the terrorist attack and supported India's right to self-defense.
Tharoor characterized the Pahalgam attack as a severe disruption during a time of optimism in Kashmir, where tourism was flourishing. He described the attack as a shocking act of violence against innocent tourists.
He elaborated on India's measured military response and the subsequent ceasefire, explaining that the government communicated clearly that they would respond to attacks but would cease if the aggressors did.
The delegation comprised a diverse political representation, including members from various parties such as the Lok Janshakti Party, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shiv Sena, BJP, and the Telugu Desam Party.