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Jaishankar: Cross-Border Terror Concerns Impact India-US Ties If Not Understood
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News18•29-09-2026, 15:02
Jaishankar: Cross-Border Terror Concerns Impact India-US Ties If Not Understood
  • •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that cross-border terrorism is a primary concern for India.
  • •Jaishankar warned that if India's partners do not fully appreciate these concerns, it could affect bilateral relations.
  • •The remarks were made in the context of India-US relations and the recent improvement in Washington-Islamabad ties.

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that cross-border terrorism is one of India's primary security concerns. He warned that if New Delhi's partners fail to fully appreciate and understand these core terror concerns, it can negatively impact bilateral relations.

Jaishankar's remarks regarding India-US relations were made while discussing an upswing and strengthening in Washington-Islamabad ties, as well as a perceived lack of empathy and understanding from the US regarding India's security priorities.

Jaishankar pointed out a shift in Washington's trade approach, describing it as a new template centered on one-to-one deals and a broad renegotiation of everything.