As part of a high-level diplomatic outreach effort against terrorism, an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation headed by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda landed in Bahrain.

Beginning with a multi-nation journey that includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria, the visit aims to fortify India’s regional ties and underscore the nation’s resolute opposition to cross-border terrorism.

Ambassador Harsh Shringla will go to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria with the team, which also includes Baijayant Panda, BJP MP; Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP; Phangnon Konyak, BJP MP; Rekha Sharma, BJP MP; Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM MP; Satnam Singh Sandhu, Nominated MP; and Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Taking to X, the Indian Embassy in Bahrain posted, “Hon’ble MP Baijayant Panda led All-Party Delegation met H.E. Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, the Chairman Shura Council, Bahrain and underscored India’s resolve to fight against terrorism and strengthen bilateral ties.”

“Together in the fight against terrorism, Baijayant Jay Panda and other members of the All-Party Delegation called on Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. Meeting discussed matters of mutual interest & India’s commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms,” the Embassy said in another post.

The delegation also went to Bab Al Bahrain, a famous landmark in Manama, later that day.

During their visit to Bahrain, the Indian lawmakers also engaged with the local diaspora and communicated India’s steadfast and united stance against terrorism.

Taking to X, BJP MP Panda said, “Our Indian diaspora has succeeded globally, and this makes us all very proud. Today, along with my esteemed colleagues from the all-party delegation, we engaged with the Indian community in Bahrain and conveyed India’s unified and unwavering stance against terrorism”

Asaduddin Owaisi, an AIMIM MP and member of the delegation led by Jay Panda, gave an overview of the tour’s itinerary and spoke to the larger regional background.

“We will be going to Bahrain. Then we will be going to Kuwait, then Saudi Arabia and lastly Algeria. Now, it’s evident that the recent incident in Pahalgam was a tragic one, and for many years, as you and I both know, our neighbouring country, Pakistan, has been running terrorist camps on its own soil, providing them with shelter and support. These terrorists then cross over into our country to carry out attacks. We will be visiting these four countries to present these concerns and realities before them,” Owaisi said.

Beginning with a multi-nation journey that includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria, the visit aims to fortify India’s regional ties and underscore the nation’s resolute opposition to cross-border terrorism.

In order to demonstrate India’s unified and uncompromising position against cross-border terrorism supported by Pakistan, the Indian delegation will now travel to Kuwait (May 26–27).

Senior dignitaries from the Kuwaiti government, well-known figures from civil society, influencers, think tanks, the media, and a variety of Indian diaspora members will all be connecting with the leaders there.