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**Summary:**

Following diplomatic efforts by an all-party Indian delegation, Colombia is set to reverse its initial stance and issue a strong statement supporting India’s position on terrorism. This comes after India’s Operation Sindoor and subsequent tensions with Pakistan. The delegation, led by Shashi Tharoor, successfully presented India’s perspective on the Pahalgam terror attack and the right to self-defense, leading Colombia to reconsider its previous expression of condolences for deaths in Pakistan. Colombia’s upcoming membership in the UN Security Council adds significance to this shift.

**News Article:**

**Colombia to Issue Strong Statement Backing India on Terrorism After Diplomatic Push**

**Bogota, Colombia – May 30, 2025** – Colombia is poised to release a strong statement in support of India’s position on terrorism, marking a significant shift in its stance following recent tensions between India and Pakistan. This development comes after an all-party Indian delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, engaged in intensive discussions with Colombian officials, including acting Foreign Minister and Vice Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio.

The move reverses Colombia’s earlier expression of condolences for deaths in Pakistan following India’s Operation Sindoor on May 7th, a counter-terrorism operation launched after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22nd that killed 26 civilians.

“They have withdrawn their statement that disappointed us earlier and will issue a statement of strong support for our position,” stated Mr. Tharoor.

Former Indian Ambassador to the United States and BJP leader Taranjit Singh Sandhu emphasized the importance of the delegation’s detailed explanation in reversing Colombia’s stance. “This morning we had a detailed interaction with the acting Foreign Minister…explaining to them the timeline which perhaps to an extent they might have missed out,” he said, also noting Colombia’s upcoming role as a member of the UN Security Council.

Vice Foreign Minister Villavicencio acknowledged the impact of the discussions, stating, “We are very confident that with the explanation that we received today and the detailed information that we now have regarding the real situation, the conflict, and what happened in Kashmir, we can also continue the dialogue.”

Mr. Tharoor reiterated India’s position, emphasizing that “there can be no equivalence between those who dispatch terrorists and those who defend themselves.” He highlighted the concrete proof of Pakistan-sponsored terror behind the Pahalgam attack and India’s right to self-defense.

The delegation’s visit to Colombia is part of a broader Indian diplomatic effort, with seven multi-party delegations tasked to visit 33 global capitals to address the international community in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent escalation of tensions with Pakistan. The delegation’s visit included meetings with members of the Colombian Congress and key figures in think tanks and the media.

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