S Jaishankar slams Pakistan at UNGA — says ‘serial practitioner of terrorism’ cannot claim immunity
While Jaishankar did not name Pakistan directly in his remarks, he was referring to the address delivered by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UNGA yesterday. Sharif had raised issues including India-Pakistan tensions, Kashmir and the Indus waters in his speech.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar harshly criticized Pakistan at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday (September 26), accusing the country of being a "serial practitioner of terrorism" and attempting to normalize terrorism. Jaishankar did not explicitly name Pakistan, but his remarks were directed at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's address delivered at the UNGA the previous day.
The Indian minister highlighted Pakistan's consistent involvement in cross-border terrorism, asserting that India's relations with nations supporting terrorism would suffer. India rejected Pakistan's allegations, emphasizing Islamabad's history of terrorism and warning of consequences for continued acts of violence.
Jaishankar emphasized that dialogue and normal relations cannot exist without addressing security concerns, particularly terrorism. The Indian minister called for accountability for governments supporting or engaging in terrorism, stating that those perpetrating terrorist activities must change their ways. India's stance on terrorism remained non-negotiable, with no tolerance for dialogue or understanding built upon terrorist foundations.
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