Jaishankar's UNGA address — ‘Our right to defend ourselves’ to ‘endless war must end’: 7 key takeaways
Jaishankar called for restraint in ongoing conflicts while arguing that terrorism and state-sponsored cross-border violence must face accountability.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly to articulate India's stances on terrorism, regional conflicts, and economic competition. Jaishankar called for restraint in current conflicts while emphasizing the need to hold accountable those involved in terrorism and state-sponsored cross-border violence. He asserted India's right to defend itself against terrorism and condemned normalization of terrorism or protection of perpetrators.
India's zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism involves targeting and exposing financial networks that sustain such activities. In the Israel-Palestine conflict, Jaishankar maintained that a durable peace can be achieved through a two-state solution and expressed concern over ongoing hostilities. Regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Jaishankar reiterated India's support for diplomatic efforts to end the nearly five-year war.
Concerning maritime security in the Gulf, Jaishankar condemned attacks on commercial shipping and called for restraint, protection of civilians, and uninterrupted energy and commerce flows. On the international system, Jaishankar warned that a mindset of "extreme competition" was undermining institutions and creating chokepoints across finance, trade, supply chains, and technology. He emphasized the importance of stability, security, and predictability to prevent the world from tipping into further instability.
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