New Delhi, May 23 -- The leadership of Japan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) backed India's fight against terrorism as two multi-party delegations interacted with politicians, officials and experts in Tokyo and Abu Dhabi to forge a united front and highlight Pakistan's role in supporting cross-border terror. The two delegations left India on Wednesday for Southeast Asia, and West Asia and Africa, to inform key interlocutors about India's new approach to combating terrorism sponsored by Pakistan and to explain the rationale behind Operation Sindoor, launched in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack last month that killed 26 civilians. The delegation, led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, met Japan's foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya and informed him of India's "national consensus and resolute commitment to combat terrorism in all forms", according to a social media post by the Indian embassy in Tokyo. Iwaya extended condolences to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and said terrorism cannot be justified for anyreason. He said Japan "stands in solidarity with India and is determined to work together with the international community to resolutely combat terrorism", according to a readout from Japan's foreign ministry. Jha said the Pahalgam attack was meant to disturb development and peace in Jammu and Kashmir, and India responded through Operation Sindoor in a "precise, targeted, proportionate and non-escalatory manner", according to a statement from the Indian embassy. Jha also said India "does not differentiate between terrorists and those supporting them" and sought Japan's support in the fight against terrorism. Iwaya welcomed the understanding between India and Pakistan to suspend military operations and hoped that dialogue will be pursued to ensure peace and stability in South Asia. The delegation also met former prime minister and vice president of the Liberal Democratic Party, Yoshihide Suga, Takashi Endo, chairman of the House of Representatives' committee on national security, and leading Japanese think tanks, and briefed them on India's zero tolerance policy for terrorism....