India Delegation Pushes Zero-Tolerance on Terrorism in Talks with Slovenia's National Council

India Delegation Pushes Zero-Tolerance on Terrorism in Talks with Slovenia's National Council

Indian Lawmakers Take Strong Anti-Terror Message to Slovenia

India isn’t mincing words when it comes to terrorism—and it wants the world to know. At the end of May 2025, a diverse group of Indian MPs headed to Slovenia with a simple, loud message: zero tolerance for terrorism. DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi led the group, joined by Rajeev Kumar Rai, Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Prem Chand Gupta, and Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal. Their three-day trip wasn’t just a courtesy call. The MPs held meetings with several Slovenian power players, most notably Marjan Setinc, who leads Slovenia’s Association for International Relations.

Sitting across heavy wood tables, the Indian side made things crystal clear—they aren’t budging on their stance against terrorism, and any threat, especially those involving Pakistan and the hotly contested Kashmir region, isn’t just India’s problem. It’s one the international community needs to handle, together.

The talks covered more than just tough rhetoric. The delegation laid out the underlying security headaches that India faces, warning that instability in South Asia has a way of spilling over. They asked their Slovenian hosts to keep these issues in mind, especially since Slovenia holds a UN Security Council seat for 2024-25, giving its opinions some real weight in New York.

Slovenia’s Response and What’s at Stake

Slovenian officials and Marjan Setinc didn’t just nod politely—they responded with real concern about the risks of region-wide escalation. They seemed to understand why India’s voice needs to get heard at bigger forums. Setinc said Slovenia would put India’s message in front of other international leaders, especially during high-level Security Council meetings where terrorism and regional security often dominate the agenda.

This isn’t just about India seeking sympathy. It’s about shaping how the rest of the world responds every time tensions flare between India and Pakistan, or when terror threats target the Kashmir region. The Indian MPs want it clear: peace in South Asia isn’t guaranteed if terror groups continue to have safe havens and international support dries up.

Both sides also took time to talk about how they can deepen cooperation beyond just speeches—focusing on trade, technical exchanges, and diplomatic training. But the India-Slovenia relationship, at least during these talks, kept revolving around stability, mutual respect, and speaking up against terrorism anywhere it pops up.

• India’s delegation included voices from different political parties, showing a united front.
• The visit was timed with Slovenia’s influential turn as a UN Security Council member.
• Slovenia promised to channel India’s message to global leaders, amplifying India’s position at key international venues.
• The focus wasn’t just on Pakistan and Kashmir—larger questions about peace in Asia and Europe’s role in maintaining it were raised.

Whether or not these words echo in coming Security Council debates, India’s visit shows it wants global partners to pick a side when it comes to fighting terrorism—not just in theory, but in real policy actions and diplomatic support.