04 June,2025 05:55 PM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent
Members of the multi-party Indian delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor being briefed by Indian Ambassador to US Vinay Kwatra and his team in Washington D.C. Pic/PTI
Investing in India is increasingly being seen as an investment in "democracy", "responsible civilian leadership", and global progress, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said during an all-party delegation visiting the US, reported the PTI.
Speaking to PTI, Surya highlighted the enthusiastic response from the four countries visited by the multi-party parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
Meanwhile, the group arrived in the US on Tuesday after a visit to Brazil.
"Every single country was enthusiastic about what they can offer to India and what India can offer to them," he said, underlining that after addressing the agenda of Operation Sindoor, the delegation engaged in conversations focusing on potential partnerships in sectors like manufacturing and technology, according to the PTI.
"People know that investment in India is investing in democracy and investment in India is investment in responsible civilian leadership," he said, adding that it means global progress as well.
On the other hand, he said these countries can only talk about terrorism with Pakistan.
It's worth noting that the delegation travelled to Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil before arriving in Washington for the final leg of its tour.
"Many countries which are interested in manufacturing, which are interested in technology, they want to partner with India," said Surya, as per the PTI.
He further noted that every terrorist attack in the last 20-30 years has shocked the world and has been linked directly or indirectly to Pakistan.
Speaking to PTI, another delegation member, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora said, "For American investments to continue to perform in India, India needs peace. India needs strong borders. India needs security."
"We want to live in peace. We would prefer it if we have a stable neighbour. Nobody wants an unstable lunatic living next to you," he said.
Meanwhile, the multi-party group will be further engaging with members of the US Congress, American think tanks, and media professionals during its visit.
The delegation comprises Sarfaraz Ahmad (JMM), Ganti Harish Madhur Balayogi (TDP), Shashank Mani Tripathi (BJP), Bhubaneswar Kalita (BJP), and India's former Ambassador to the US Taranjit Sandhu, reported PTI.
It is one of the seven multi-party delegations India had tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community to emphasise Pakistan's links to terrorism.
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, with India carrying out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7.
Following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. However, the Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions.
The on-ground hostilities ended with an understanding to stop military actions following talks between the Directors General of Military Operations of both sides on May 10.
(With inputs from PTI)
