External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke at the 81st United Nations General Assembly being held in New York, slamming Pakistan over the situation of cross-border terrorism in the country and stated that it must be called out.
At the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), he said, “A persistent threat to peace has been the scourge of terrorism. That this could be state-sponsored, with cross-border purpose, makes it a direct affront to the global order. Governments indulging in such practices must be held accountable. There must be no dilution in our zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism. Its financial aspects, in particular, should be exposed and should be countered.”
He stressed on how India is prepared to provide assistance to countries in need. He said, “India is prepared to do everything possible to ameliorate this situation, especially with regard to food and energy security. Tensions and violence also regrettably continue in West Asia or the Middle East. We strongly believe that a durable and lasting peace requires a two-state solution.”
“In the meanwhile, India is contributing to humanitarian assistance and relief efforts for the Palestinian people. Let us recognize that peace is not just the absence of war. If the world is subjected to continuous threats and pressures, then we are really living on the edge of an abyss. All it takes is one more step to push us over. Therefore, it is imperative to strengthen stability, security, and predictability. These are crucial elements of the enabling environment for peace,” He further said.
Jaishankar references to Pakistani journalist question
Addressing the UNGA, he referenced to the recent question on terrorism by a Pakistani journalist during a press conference on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York.
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He said, “Yesterday, a serial practitioner of terrorism misrepresented facts before this assembly. Arguments were invoked to normalise terrorism and claim immunity from its consequences. That will not stand. Our right to defend ourselves against terrorism will be exercised. Friendship and goodwill cannot coexist with terrorism, and understandings premised on that will naturally be called into question. It is for the perpetrator of terrorism to mend its ways.
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